Safety does not exist until you create it.
Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) is a global leader in ocean safety education founded by big-wave surfers and water safety experts. Through in-person summits and our online Surf Responder course, BWRAG equips the global surf community with the knowledge and skills to make the ocean safer for everyone.
“Safety does not exist until you create it.”
BWRAG teaches lifesaving skills applicable to waves of all sizes and to ocean enthusiasts of all ability levels.
UPCOMING SURF RESPONDER & OCEAN SAFETY SUMMITS
***REGISTRATION OPEN***
UPCOMING SURF RESPONDER & OCEAN SAFETY SUMMITS ***REGISTRATION OPEN***
October 13-14, 2025
(ORT) Half Moon Bay, CA
***THIS COURSE HAS REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY***
The Half Moon Bay Ocean Risk Technician summit is a Level 2 advanced course which builds upon the foundational skills taught in the Surf Responder & Ocean Safety curriculum. MRV Operations are included in this course.
PLEASE NOTE: Prerequisite qualifications are required in order to attend (see registration page for details.)
October 25-26, 2025
Ericeira, Portugal
Join BWRAG’s first ever 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.
Nov 1-2, 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico
BWRAG is returning to Puerto Rico in November for a 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit in San Juan.
Nov 15-16, 2025
Oahu, HI
BWRAG is returning to Hawaii for our flagship summit Surf Responder & Ocean Safety summit November 15-16.
SURF RESPONDER ONLINE COURSE
Can’t join us in person? BWRAG has launched a digital version of its Surf Responder Course. Subtitles available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.
Check out the video here to learn more about this one-of-a-kind ocean safety educational online course.
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