With 14 World Surfing Reserves, our flagship program is a robust network of local communities working daily to protect surf ecosystems.
Together, our World Surfing Reserves are preserving, stewarding and monitoring 145 surf breaks and 170 miles of coastline globally.
These 145 surf breaks include iconic waves such as Steamer Lane, Punta de Lobos, Snapper Rocks, Zicatela, San Miguel, Ribeira d’Ilhas, Las Flores, Croyde Bay, Todos Santos, and many more.
And, of course, for our team and partners at Save The Waves, we value everything beyond the wave: the surf ecosystem. If you protect the wave, you protect the place. If you protect the place, you protect the wave.
As 2025 comes to an end, take a moment and scroll below to see some of the amazing World Surfing Reserve projects from this year.
From plastic pollution, water quality, kids' education, restoration management, Surfonomics research, climate resilience and more, every initiative makes a difference and helps keep our surf ecosystems protected for future generations.
You can make a difference too.
A small donation can make a big impact! Consider contributing a year-end gift so we can reach our $100,000 fundraising goal. Every dollar counts and will help implement new and important stewardship projects in 2026. Click here and donate today!
