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Application Window For ‘World Surfing Reserves’ Opens!
The search for the next World Surfing Reserve begins! Save The Waves has once again opened the application window and started the process to select the 13th WSR.
Two Months Later: Update on the Oil Spill at Punta Conejo
How our partners are taking action to understand the spill and prevent future events.
Meet The Coalition: Uriel Camacho – The Campaign to Protect Punta Conejo
“I am very concerned about the threat of destruction of our Punta Conejo….we love this place with all our hearts.”
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.
Spotlight: Creating Impact
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
North Devon announced as 12th World Surfing Reserve
North Devon has been selected at the 12th World Surfing Reserve! This international designation recognises the area’s outstanding quality surfing beaches, and brings together the local community to celebrate and protect their coastal heritage.
Surf and Conservation in the Atlantic: Protecting Azorean Waves
Five islands, six events, twenty-five films and one goal: protect surf breaks in the Azores. João de Macedo recaps recents travels with Save The Waves.
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
Latest News & Updates
Application Window For ‘World Surfing Reserves’ Opens!
The search for the next World Surfing Reserve begins! Save The Waves has once again opened the application window and started the process to select the 13th WSR.
Two Months Later: Update on the Oil Spill at Punta Conejo
How our partners are taking action to understand the spill and prevent future events.
Meet The Coalition: Uriel Camacho – The Campaign to Protect Punta Conejo
“I am very concerned about the threat of destruction of our Punta Conejo….we love this place with all our hearts.”
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.
Spotlight:
Creating Impact
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
North Devon announced as 12th World Surfing Reserve
North Devon has been selected at the 12th World Surfing Reserve! This international designation recognises the area’s outstanding quality surfing beaches, and brings together the local community to celebrate and protect their coastal heritage.
Surf and Conservation in the Atlantic: Protecting Azorean Waves
Five islands, six events, twenty-five films and one goal: protect surf breaks in the Azores. João de Macedo recaps recents travels with Save The Waves.
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
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1000 Waves
When we protect a wave, we are protecting much more than that. Save The Waves is committed to our biggest goal yet: protect 1000 waves by 2030.
SAN MIGUEL STATE PARK
In a historic moment for environmental and surf conservation, the first state park in Baja California, Mexico has been created!
Coalition for Cowell's
After a decade of water quality troubles, Cowell’s Beach was removed from Heal the Bay’s “Beach Bummer” list. This victory is a direct result of dedicated research and hard work by the Cowell’s Working Group led by Save The Waves and the City of Santa Cruz.
SAVING WAVES IN THE ATLANTIC
Five islands, six events, twenty-five films and one goal: protect surf breaks in the Azores. Save The Waves begins our work to create Surf Protected Area Networks across the archipelago.
SALVEMOS PUNTA CONEJO
Punta Conejo, a renowned surf break along the coastline of Southern Oaxaca, could be destroyed by the construction of a new industrial port project. Save The Waves is working with local partners to protect this coastal gem.
POCO A POCO
A look at the World Surfing Reserve of Bahia de Todos Santos in Baja Norte, Mexico, and how the local community is working together against environmental threats – including a massive shipwreck at the legendary surf spot, Todos Santos.
A WALK ON THE BEACH
Save The Waves and Irish partners launch a multi-year campaign to stop a controversial seawall project, proposed by Trump International Golf Links, from destroying Doughmore Beach. (Update Feb 2020: Campaign Victory! Learn more here.)