Find your people.
Get in the water together.
ShoreThing began, as many good things do, by accident.
A tram rattling through Melbourne. Two strangers, side by side, a passing comment. And from one word (surf) came the quiet recognition of something shared.
Salty types have a way of finding each other.
"Sharing waves, giving waves away — there's a spirituality in that."
Bob McTavish"A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face."
Maya AngelouShoreThing installs straight from the web. No app store, no download.
Three taps and ShoreThing lives on your phone, like any other app
This only works in Safari. If you are reading this in Chrome, Instagram or another app, open shorethings.site in Safari first.
Once it is on your home screen, open ShoreThing from there and sign up. Or sign up here in the browser and it will all be waiting for you.
A few taps and ShoreThing lives on your phone, like any other app
This works best in Chrome. If you are reading this inside Instagram, Facebook or another app, open shorethings.site in Chrome first.
Once it is on your home screen, open ShoreThing from there and sign up. Or sign up here in the browser and it will all be waiting for you.
Invite-only · Australia's surf community
Add a photo so the community knows who's paddling toward them.
We use your suburb to show you surfers nearby. We never share your exact location.
Help the community understand how you move through the ocean.
A few lines about you. What draws you to the ocean?
Share your link. Anyone you invite gets a warm welcome from ShoreThing.
Last updated April 2026
Acceptance. By joining ShoreThing, you agree to these terms.
Eligibility. You must be 18 or older.
Community standards. Harassment, hate speech, or content that makes others feel unsafe will result in immediate removal.
Your content. You own what you post.
Contact. mitchgolden.gsk@gmail.com
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Last updated April 2026
What we collect. Name, email, profile photo, suburb, state, home break, and content you post.
How we use it. To show your profile to other members. We do not sell your data.
Storage. Google Firebase (Melbourne) and Cloudinary (US) for photos.
Contact. mitchgolden.gsk@gmail.com
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A not-for-profit community platform for waterfolk
ShoreThing began, as many good things do, by accident. A tram rattling through Melbourne. Two strangers, a passing comment. From one word came the quiet recognition of something shared.
What we are. ShoreThing is a registered not-for-profit community platform for surfers, swimmers, divers and anyone drawn to the water. We are built without investors, run without ads, and governed by the community.
What we are not. A social network. There are no followers to gather, no likes to chase, no algorithm deciding what you see. Just a noticeboard in a sun-faded surf shop window.
Trees. Every new member who joins ShoreThing triggers a tree planting through our partnership with One Tree Planted. We focus on coastal and riparian ecosystems across Australia — the places that connect the land to the water we love.
Contact. mitchgolden.gsk@gmail.com
ShoreThing · Not-for-profit · Est. 2026 · shorethings.site