Mission Statement

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

Upcoming Events

Nalus Island Grill - SOC Fundraiser

All SOC surfrider member receive 20% off meals at Nalus
Laguna Niguel and Irvine locations.






Rise Above Plastics

There is a section of the Pacific Ocean twice the size of the continental United States called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Within it, 100 million tons of plastic swirl in a vortex of currents. Plastic is forever. That's why it's so critical to our oceans and beaches that we dramatically reduce our use of plastics, especially single-use plastics, starting today. Our chapter supports Surfrider's Rise Above Plastics campaign with community outreach and classroom education. Learn more...>>>

Respect The Beach

Respect the Beach (RTB) is an award-winning coastal educational program that includes field trips, classroom lectures, handouts, video, and hands-on projects designed to coastal watershed processes, shoreline ecology and coastal areas stewardship to K-12 students and community groups. The Respect the Beach program is brought into classrooms by Surfrider members, who represent ocean environmentalism from the surfer's perspective, and who are role models that students can relate to.

To volunteer, contact: Mike Epeneter>>>
To host a Respect The Beach presentation at your classroom or group meeting, Complete This Form>>>

Save Trestles

The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) -- a privately held agency -- has been aiming to build an extension to the existing 241 Toll Road for nearly ten years now. Plans would connect the expansion with Interstate 5 at Basilone Rd, just south of Trestles Beach. Environmental activists and concerned surfers have thrown a wrench in the TCA's plans.
Get more information here>>>