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Breaking News: Surfrider Sues Exxon

Learn more about this historic case and how you can join the fight to hold polluters accountable!

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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 ocean 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

Coasts & 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 News

40 years of protecting our coasts!

This year marks 40 years of action by the Surfrider Foundation to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. Although the challenges to our coastlines have evolved since 1984, we can look back at remarkable success for many of the places we love most – achievements that we will be celebrating throughout 2024.
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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:

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Chapters and Student Clubs

800+


Victories to Protect Our Coast

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Volunteer Hours in 2021

Show Your Support

100% of every purchase helps protect our coasts, waves, and beaches.

Fall Collection

Shop all new styles, including some extremely limited throwback designs!

Sand Cloud x Surfrider Towels

A brand new collection of 100% organic cotton, ocean-inspired, blankets and towels.

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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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