Our Top Ten Moments of 2022
We’re looking back on our Top Ten Moments – across the globe, through local and global projects, we’re preserving surf ecosystems and protecting the places we love.
December 19, 2022
Blog | Category: Victories
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica dedicated as World Surfing Reserve
Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa was dedicated as the newest World Surfing Reserve, designating Garabito’s famous surf break as only one out of twelve such surf reserves across the globe and the first in Central America
June 13, 2022
Our Top Ten Moments of 2021
We are proud reveal our top ten moments of 2021! These milestones are victories for our Coalition and coastal communities across the globe.
December 10, 2021
San Miguel surf break protected with landmark creation of Baja California’s first state park
In a historic moment, the first state park in Baja California, Mexico was officially approved, providing long-lasting protection for the iconic San Miguel wave alongside 67 hectares of green space
September 20, 2021
Our Top Ten Accomplishments of 2020
Save The Waves is proud to reflect on our most memorable moments of 2020! These milestones spanned across the globe, were achieved in collaboration with local Coalition partners and often took several years of hard, diligent work to accomplish.
December 10, 2020
Historic Milestone: 10,000-Acre Sanctuary Approved on Chile’s Central Coast
The Sanctuary encourages the protection of over 10,000 acres located on the central coast of Chile, including Topocalma and Puertocillo.
September 13, 2020
Major Victory! Seawall Project Defeated at Doughmore Beach, Ireland
After more than four years, the #NatureTrumpsWalls campaign has finally stopped the construction of a major sea wall from destroying Doughmore Beach.
March 18, 2020
Noosa, Australia Officially Dedicated as 10th World Surfing Reserve
On Friday, February 21, Australia’s famous Noosa pointbreaks were officially dedicated as the 10th World Surfing Reserve.
February 21, 2020
Guarda do Embaú Completes Surfonomics Study
Guarda do Embaú is home to a legendary wave that breaks at the Da Madre River mouth throughout the year.
January 26, 2020