World Surfing Reserves (WSR) is Save The Waves’ flagship program dedicated to protecting outstanding surf breaks across the globe.

WSRs serve as a model standard for surf break protection with ten officially declared reserves in countries including Australia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, the United States and more. If nominated, the local applicants would work in partnership with STW to pursue projects that protect their surf ecosystem.

The window for submissions is open from April 8th to October 15th, 2021. If interested, review our Application Process here. 

"The World Surfing Reserves program has shown time and again that real and lasting protection starts from the ground up and in the community that rallies around its waves. We are pleased to start the process that will add another World Surfing Reserve to this growing network of prestigious surf ecosystems."