Surfrider Foundation
🌊 Protecting Our Ocean, Waves, and Beaches Since 1984 🤝 The Ocean Needs More Friends 🌎 Click Below to Join the Movement! ⤵
280.3K
Followers
1.8K
Following
3.7K
Posts
0.17%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Surfrider Foundation (@surfrider) has 280,289 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 3,671 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 439 likes and 22 comments on average (median 420 likes), an engagement rate of 0.17% of followers. Over the 142 days we have tracked it, the account gained 7,614 followers (+2.8%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @surfrider's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Macro |
| Followers | 280,289 |
| Following | 1,830 |
| Posts | 3,671 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Nonprofit organization |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 439 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 22 |
| Videos | 4 |
| Photos & carousels | 8 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.17% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @surfrider's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+7.6K
Net Change
+2.8%
% Change
+54
Avg / Day
142
Days Tracked
50
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (272,675 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (280,289 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 280,289 | +638 | |
| 279,651 | +3,990 | |
| 275,661 | +1,394 | |
| 274,267 | +1,592 | |
| 272,675 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
439
Avg Likes/Post
22
Avg Comments/Post
5.3K
Total Likes
262
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
0.17%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
491
Avg Likes on Videos (4)
413
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (8)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @surfrider's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 426 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (852 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @surfrider's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
913 likes · 23 comments
2.0× @surfrider's average post · 2.1× the median post.
"Happy International Surfing Day! 🌊🎉 Be sure to tag @surfrider and #InternationalSurfingDay in your posts celebrating our ocean, waves, and beaches for a chance to be featured! 🏄♂️: @kellyslater 🎥: @lieberfilms"
214 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
16:00 UTC
Hour Posted
26.0K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 596 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.6 posts/week |
Content Mix
4
Videos / Reels
8
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @surfrider
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Happy International Surfing Day! 🌊🎉
Be sure to tag @surfrider and #Internatio…
|
913 | 23 | 26.0K | view |
| 2 |
Reef Friendly Sunscreen Guide 🪸🌞🌊
Did you know that Hawai’i, Key West, and Pal…
|
791 | 9 | — | view |
| 3 |
Surfing is the greatest gift I’ve ever been given 🌊✨ Today I’m stoked to releas…
|
732 | 163 | 6.5K | view |
| 4 |
Lindamar was radiating last weekend. 🌊💖
Hosted by @queersurf, with support fro…
|
702 | 27 | — | view |
| 5 |
📢 Paddle Out to Protect Our Coast! 🌊
Join @surfriderla and our community partn…
|
469 | 9 | — | view |
| 6 |
Did you know that the day after the 4th of July is the dirtiest beach day of th…
|
453 | 11 | — | view |
| 7 |
#InternationalSurfingDay is this weekend! 🌊🌊🌊
A day we join with Friends of t…
|
386 | 2 | — | view |
| 8 |
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks a pivotal moment in our nation…
|
320 | 3 | — | view |
| 9 |
Every year, July 5th marks the dirtiest day on America’s beaches.
After the f…
|
191 | 6 | 924 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @surfrider posts on Instagram
1.6
Posts / week
4.8 days
Avg gap between posts
Wednesday
Peak posting days
18:00, 17:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @surfrider publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@surfrider's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | 632 | 1,264 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 132 | 264 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 701 | 2,102 |
| Thursday | 2 | 292 | 585 |
| Friday | 2 | 188 | 377 |
| Saturday | 1 | 936 | 936 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @surfrider maintains output
5
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
20.8%
Active days
Posted at least once
4.8 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @surfrider's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
596
Avg Caption Chars
690
Median Chars
1034
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 461 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 280.3K followers (Macro)
$2,242 to $4,204
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @surfrider
How many followers does @surfrider have on Instagram?
@surfrider has 280,289 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @surfrider's Instagram engagement rate?
@surfrider has an engagement rate of 0.17% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 439 likes per post.
How much does @surfrider earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @surfrider's sponsorship value at $2,242 to $4,204 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @surfrider published on Instagram?
@surfrider has published 3,671 posts on Instagram.
What is @surfrider's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 913 likes and 23 comments.
How often does @surfrider post on Instagram?
@surfrider posts approximately 1.6 times per week, with an average gap of 4.8 days between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday.
How does @surfrider compare to other Instagram creators?
@surfrider sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @daynightphotography, @fg.grunge, @paolocannavaro.
Is @surfrider verified on Instagram?
Yes, @surfrider is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @surfrider's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @surfrider Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/surfrider-instagram-profile-stats/