The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network.

Upcoming Events

In-person events and chapter meetings are cancelled for the time being. Stay tuned for virtual offerings and updates on when in-person meetings will resume.

Heading out to surf?

Check the water quality reports around Santa Barbara County:

County of Santa Barbara Ocean Water Monitoring

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Water Quality Monitoring

Isla Vista Surfrider (for water quality testing around IV and UCSB)

Catch our next mixer!

We meet the 3rd Thursday of every other month at 7pm at the Watershed Resource Center (check our events calendar for the next one). These meetings usually feature an interesting guest speaker or film screening. Free food and beverages. Open to everyone! Visit our facebook for the latest information.

Donate Now!

Please consider donating directly to your local Santa Barbara Surfrider Chapter. Your donations go to the protection and preservation of your Santa Barbara Coastline. All donations are tax deductible.