Defending Our Coasts in 2025 and Beyond

The Surfrider Foundation’s strong legal team, together with our environmental and policy experts, are ready for any challenge — we have faced and overcome plenty in our 40-year history.

Our Mission

Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

Plastic Reduction

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

Learn More

Ocean Protection

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

Learn More

Beach Access

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

Learn More

Coasts & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

Learn More

Clean Water

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

Learn More

Latest Updates

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.

Learn More

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.