The Clean Waves Tour is a hands-on coastal stewardship program that brings volunteers together year-round to protect the beaches and waterways of the Crystal Coast. Through monthly cleanups, marine debris data collection, and community engagement, the program turns awareness into action.
Each event creates a direct, measurable impact — removing harmful trash, preventing pollution from reaching the ocean, and building a stronger network of local environmental stewards. By combining volunteer power with education and science, the Clean Waves Tour helps ensure our coast stays clean, safe, and thriving for people, wildlife, and future generations.

Show up, make an impact, and get rewarded! Chapter members who attend 10 Clean Waves Tour stops in 2026 will receive exclusive Clean Waves Tour apparel as a special thank-you for their dedication to protecting our coast.

January 10th — Western Access, Emerald Isle (register here)
February 14th — Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle (register here)
March 14th — Eastern Access, Emerald Isle (register here)
April 11th — Public Beach Access, Salter Path (register here)
May 9th — Public Beach Access B, Pine Knoll Shores (registration link coming soon)
June 13th — The Circle Access, Atlantic Beach (registration link coming soon)
July 11th — Radio Island Public Beach Access, Beaufort (registration link coming soon)
August 8th — Western Access, Emerald Isle (registration link coming soon)
September 12th — Bridge Base, Emerald Isle (registration link coming soon)
October 10th — Public Beach Access, Salter Path (registration link coming soon)
November 14th— Public Beach Access B, Pine Knoll Shores (registration link coming soon)
December 12th — The Circle Access, Atlantic Beach (registration link coming soon)
Additional cleanups will be scheduled throughout the year and can be found on our calendar linked below.
Interested in organizing a collaborative cleanup with us? Email chair@boguebanks.surfrider.org or DM us on Instagram (@surfriderboguebanks)