The majority of drowning fatalities on beaches occur in the absence of lifeguards, either at unpatrolled locations or outside of lifeguarded areas and times. Surfing, however, is a year-round activity, and surfers often surf at these locations and times. With the aid of a flotation device (i.e., their surfboard) and an innate knowledge of surf conditions, surfers are also well placed to perform bystander rescues. A growing body of research has led to increased awareness of the important role that surfers perform in conducting rescues. It has been shown that the number of rescues surfers make may be on par with those conducted by beach lifeguards. Research has also highlighted the need and emergence of programs designed to train surfers on how to conduct rescues and perform basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without harm to themselves or others. This chapter explores the topic of surfers as rescuers, including their contribution to beach safety, characteristics of surfer rescues and surfers’ own views on performing rescues, safety training, and the documented impact of such training. A critical reflection on opportunities and challenges in better documenting surfers’ unique role as informal guardians of the surf in saving lives is also provided.