A LITTLE BIT ABOUT SPOTTED WAVES

It’s Ry here (the guy in the middle), the founder of Spotted Waves.

I caught my first wave in Cornwall when I was 11 — and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since. But for years, I was stuck in jobs that didn’t really feel like me. Life was fine, but something was missing.

I wanted to create something meaningful, grounded in the things I love: surfing, little adventures, time with friends and family. More than that, I wanted to build an exchange — where you get something that lasts, that feels like you, and together we do a little bit of good.

That’s how Spotted Waves was born: surf-inspired clothing that supports our oceans. We use durable and sustainable materials, and donate at least 10% to ocean-centric projects — with the community helping choose where it goes. Our first one’s happening soon: a beach clean-up right here in Cornwall.

A few core values were important to me to guide everything we do:

- We’re community driven — you help guide what we create and who we support, so you can actually be connected to where your help goes.

- We give back 10% of every sale — or more to ocean and community projects.

- We use durable, sustainable materials

- We’re transparent about our practices and supply chain

As we grow and reinvest, we plan to shift more and more of our profits into the projects our community chooses.

Thanks for being here, and for being part of what we’re building.

— Ry

What guides everything we do

  • Group of people in wetsuits with arms raised in the air on a body of water.

    We're community driven

    You help guide what we create and who we support, so you can actually be connected to where your help goes.

  • Planet profit sharing

    We share our profits

    We give back 10% of every sale—or more. At least a third of our profits go to ocean and community projects.

  • Branch of cotton flowers against a plain background

    We use durable & sustainable materials

    We design our products to be durable, sustainable and organic where possible.

  • Turtle swimming in clear blue water with sunlight filtering through

    We're transparent about our practices

    We’re committed to being open about our practices, supply chain and impact. All our products are Fair Trade or Fair Wear certified.

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Orange seahorse swimming among seaweed and sand in an underwater scene

Projects We Love

While you get to choose who to donate to, here are some of the projects where your impact can go.

  • Project Seagrass

    Project Seagrass works to protect and restore seagrass ecosystems, which are vital for supporting marine life, improving water quality, and capturing carbon to combat climate change.

  • The Wave Project

    The Wave Project uses surfing to improve the mental health and well-being of young people, including those with disabilities. Their surf therapy programs help build confidence, reduce anxiety, and foster social connections.

  • Surfers Against Sewage

    Surfers Against Sewage is dedicated to protecting oceans, beaches, and marine life by tackling plastic pollution, improving water quality, and advocating for environmental change.

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