Coastal Blog — Surf Protection
May 01 2013
Global Wave Conference: #gwc2013
The third Global Wave Conference (GWC2013) will take place in Rosarito, Baja California Mexico from May 5th - 8th. The conference is being organized by Wildcoast and Surfrider and is a gathering of the world's surf protection NGOs, researchers and academic institutions to focus on collaboration to protect the globe's…
April 20 2013
Surf Protection in the UK
Surfrider Foundation and Surfers Against Sewage co-present on surf protection at the International Coastal Symposium 2013
March 20 2013
Protecting ocean recreation and surfing
The Surfrider Foundation takes a multi-pronged approach to protecting ocean recreation and surfing. Here we provide an overview of those approaches and we will dive into each one in more detail in subsequent posts.
February 12 2013
Surfing & MPAs: Putting the Stoke in Conservation
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas Surf Protection Surfing Reserves
Millions of Americans go surfing in marine protected areas (MPAs) every year. MPAs help protect some of the best surfing spots in the country and often enjoy a reciprocal relationship with the surfing community.
February 11 2013
One Step Closer to Historic Designation for Trestles and San Onofre
The "Trestles Historic District," encompassing Trestles and San Onofre beaches, was supported by the CA State Historical Resources Commission for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
January 24 2013
Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan Approved
Ocean Ecosystems Ocean Energy Surf Protection
After five years of stakeholder engagement, Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted amendments for Oregon's Territorial Sea Plan that provides suitable locations for siting renewable ocean energy, and protects important habitats and existing uses like ocean recreation.
January 23 2013
My year of surfing in review
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Surfers are a pretty avid bunch - meaning they tend to surf a lot. I tracked my surfing in 2012 and made an infographic summarizing the year. This is essential information for surfonomics. Check it out and tell us about your surfing.
January 18 2013
Can California’s Marine Protected Areas protect surfing?
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas Surf Protection
California recently established the largest network of marine protection in the continental United States. One of the outstanding questions during the MPA designation process was, will these marine protected areas benefit surfing in any way? Answers are starting to come in...
January 10 2013
Help Get Trestles and San Onofre Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
San Onofre and Trestles have been synonymous with California surfing since the 1930s. We now have the opportunity to have it recognized for its historical contributions by being listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
October 26 2012
The surfonomics of Trestles
Surf Protection Surf Economics
We use Trestles, a famous suite of waves found in Southern California, as a case study to describe the basic the economics of a surf spot. Two important measures known as economic impact and economic value are described.
October 19 2012
Beach Fill Comes to San Diego
Beachapedia Coastal Preservation Beach Dredge & Fill Surf Protection
San Diego County is currently pumping sand onto 8 beaches in the area. Surfrider's chapter is monitoring for impacts to surf spots.
September 06 2012
“Surfonomics” above the fold
Surf Protection Surf Economics
The Washington Post recently ran an excellent article entitled "Surfonomics" on the cover of their Sunday business section. Read all about it.
July 31 2012
How the Legal System Saves the Surf
The value of surfing to society is undeniable. This blog speaks about how the legal system protects these valuable resources.
May 18 2012
West is Best: Relocation of the Malibu Lagoon Inlet
Given that this system is already highly managed, we are advocating for additional management of the location of the inlet breach. Our goal is to establish a management plan for inlet relocation so that inlet breach is mechanically moved to the West.
May 07 2012
Ma’alaea Saved
Coastal Preservation Shoreline Armoring Ocean Ecosystems Surf Protection
Environmental campaigns are most often marathons, not sprints. You have to be prepared to be in it for the long haul. An extreme example of this is our Save Ma'alaea campaign, which has extended for over 20 years. Ma'alaea, on the island of Maui, is home to a small boat…
December 11 2011
Chad Nelsen presents the US Surf Economics Report
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Check out a video of Chad Nelsen presenting the results of the Surfrider / Surf-First US Surf Economics report at the 2011 Global Wave Conference in San Sebastian, Spain. This is the first national report on the recreational, demographic and economic characteristics of surfers.
December 08 2011
San Diego State opens Center for Surf Research
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Surfers often pave the way for larger scale tourism industries and too often create a legacy of soiled destinations, disheartened and distressed communities, and missed opportunities to replace poverty with sustainable livelihoods. The new Center for Surf Research at SDSU hopes to help change that.
November 30 2011
I am Surfrider because….
Surfrider activists from around the world explain why we are all Surfrider.
November 14 2011
The Toxicity of Surfing - Infographic
Surf Protection Sustainable Surf Gear
Ever wonder just how polluting our favorite sport is? Check out this great infographic for the lowdown.
August 04 2011
A Socioeconomic & Recreational Profile of Surfers in the U.S.
Surf Protection Surf Economics
The Surfrider Foundation, with support from Surfing Magazine, created the Surf-First Surfer Survey to collect a national dataset on the recreational, demographic and economic characteristics of surfers.
