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Our Mission

 Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

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Plastic Reduction

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

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Ocean Protection

Defending our oceans from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

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Beach Access

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.

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Coast & Climate

Coast & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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Clean Water

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.

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Latest Updates
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Latest News

More Than 150 Surfrider Activists Visit D.C. to Protect our Coasts and Ocean

This year’s seventh annual Surfrider Coastal Recreation Hill Day proved that a lot can happen in 72 hours to advance policies for clean water on our beaches, a plastic free ocean, and resilient coastlines. 
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

Our Campaigns

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Featured Campaign

Demand Action On Climate Change

Our ocean and coasts are at the center of the climate crisis.

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Our Programs

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Featured Program

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program tackles plastic pollution at its source. One restaurant, one customer at a time.

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Our Network
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Find Surfrider Near You

We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

Our Impact

Our efforts are paying off.
See what we’ve accomplished so far:

200


Chapters and Student Clubs

800+


Victories to Protect Our Coast

182K


Volunteer Hours in 2021

Show Your Support

100% of every purchase helps protect our coasts, waves and beaches.
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Spring Collection Has Landed!

Shop our latest collection of surfstainable graphic tees, hats, hoodies and more.

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100% Organic Cotton Tees

More than just a motto—our mission is to protect and to surf. Shop stylish tees that give back to our ocean, waves and beaches.

The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

 

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$10 per month helps protect a quarter mile of your local coast.

 
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