The Only International Surf & Environmental Film Festival
The 2026 tour is here!
Featuring inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure, conservation and climate.
In 2025, our global tour screened in 50+ locations across 12 countries.
Protecting Surf Ecosystems & Inspiring Others To Do The Same
Watch and be inspired by stories from those on the frontlines of coastal protection! Tickets and proceeds benefit surf ecosystem conservation projects worldwide.
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Rally Your Community
Turn wave riders into wave savers! Invite your local community to attend a global phenomena right in your own backyard. A one-night movie event people won’t forget!
Save Waves & Support Conservation
Make an impact! Help raise funds and awareness for Save The Waves’ mission to protect surf ecosystems around the world and help preserve our coastlines for future generations.
Films and Their Filmmakers
Congratulations to the 2026 officially selected short films and their creators!
TOUR DATES
Find a STWFF event near you!
NORTH AMERICA
LATIN AMERICA
Hosted by Cooperative of Certified Surf Guides and Surf Camps, Huatulco Region
6 PM Teatro al Aire Libre Crucecita, OAX
Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve with Sport Board Riding League and World Waveski Surfing Association
7 PM Parque San Martin
Hosted by Proyecto Saladita A.C.
Restaurante Marea Playa La Saladita, Guerrero Main screening: 7:00 p.m. https://proyectosaladita.org/
School for Field Studies Center for Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama
