Surfrider Foundation - Virginia Chapter

06/20/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks a pivotal moment in our nation’s history: the end of slavery in the United States.

The fight for justice doesn’t end with abolition. Social, racial, and environmental inequities are deeply connected and are still part of our country’s story, and they shape who feels welcome at the beach and who doesn’t. As part of our mission, Surfrider is committed to ensuring our ocean, waves, and beaches are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all people.

We believe the beach belongs to everyone and that everyone has a right to enjoy it. That’s why we partner with activists, community groups, and organizations who are creating a more welcoming beach culture — one that breaks down the barriers that have historically kept this space exclusive.

Today, and every day, Surfrider stands for one ocean for all people.

📷 Gabriella Angotti-Jones

06/17/2026

Looking forward to a fun weekend! Stop by and join us if you can! Be sure to register for details at the link

https://x.gldn.io/6wzAAD9d13b

🌊🛼Grab your skates, or don’t! Join the Surfrider Foundation VA chapter and the VB Roller Skate Community for a beach cleanup at the 15th Street Pier, then keep the good vibes rolling at Ocean Eddies, a proud Ocean Friendly Restaurant. 🛼🌊

Curious about Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurant program? We’d love to help local restaurants make a positive impact. Reach out to learn more!
https://virginia.surfrider.org/volunteer


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06/08/2026

🌊Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊

This year’s theme, Reimagine, challenges us to think differently about our relationship with the ocean, not just as users, but as stewards.

Want to make a difference here in Coastal Virginia? Join us at a monthly chapter meeting or beach cleanup and be part of the community working to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches for future generations. 💙

06/08/2026

🌊🛼Grab your skates, or don’t! Join the Surfrider Foundation VA chapter and the VB Roller Skate Community for a beach cleanup at the 15th Street Pier, then keep the good vibes rolling at Ocean Eddies, a proud Ocean Friendly Restaurant. 🛼🌊

Curious about Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Restaurant program? We’d love to help local restaurants make a positive impact. Reach out to learn more!
https://virginia.surfrider.org/volunteer


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05/18/2026

🌊🌿Join us tonight for our Surfrider Foundation Virginia Chapter meetings!

Ocean Friendly Gardens (OFG) meeting: 5:30–6:30 PM
Chapter meeting: 6:30–7:30 PM

Come connect, learn, and help protect our coast. Everyone is welcome! 💙

05/13/2026

🌊♻️Join Surfrider Foundation Virginia Chapter this weekend at the 14th Street Pier in Virginia Beach for a beach cleanup! Spend a couple of hours making a real difference for our coast and community. The ocean needs more friends. Link to signup in Golden https://volunteer.surfrider.org/timeslots/T3t23lkDby♻️🌊

05/08/2026

We could use your help! Join in on the fun! Details and volunteer times in the link below!

https://virginia.surfrider.org/volunteer

🌊Come volunteer at the Ultimate Frisbee Championship and help keep the event ocean friendly! Support athletes with reusable water refills and ice stations. Fun event, great people, and shifts are available so you don’t have to commit all day. Check the links in bio/golden or visit https://virginia.surfrider.org/volunteer 🌊

05/07/2026

The Surfrider Foundation Virginia Chapter honors the legacy of Barry D. Knight. We are deeply grateful for his support in helping secure approval of Virginia’s Surfrider license plate, creating funding that continues to support our mission to protect our coast.

His dedication to Virginia Beach and commitment to serving the community will not be forgotten.

Virginia Beach leaders unanimously voted Tuesday to rename the Owl Creek Boat Ramp in honor of longtime delegate Barry D. Knight, remembered for his decades of service and deep ties to the community.

Knight died in February at 71 years old after battling cancer for 2 years. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates for more than 20 years, building a reputation for focusing on local issues that mattered most to his district. "But what was amazing to me, how he was able to cross party lines work with everybody, get things done, but he did it with heart and soul," Mayor Bobby Dyer said.

Knight's family was present for the tribute and said the location feels especially fitting. "I really think y’all picked the right thing. Barry is a fisherman and the boat ramp is just perfect," a family member said. The renaming ensures Knight's legacy will live on along the water — where the community he served can continue to gather.

05/06/2026

🌊Come talk trash with us in the best way! Swing by the Surfrider VA table, say hey, and be part of the wave to reduce plastic and protect what we love!🌊