There are many tools available for the modern day surfer to predict the waves for a particular surf spot. Weather maps, buoy reports, 3D imagery, swell charts and wind maps all give valuable information about the upcoming surf. They are all free and very easy to use. You only need to know the basics of surf forecasting and … Read more
Making accurate surf forecasts nowadays is not so difficult. You just need to have a basic understanding of the conditions that generate and shape waves. Nowadays there are many surf forecasting websites that will give you plenty of information about future swell activity. If you know how to read these surf forecasts and know the … Read more
The water depth affects the ride-ability of the waves considerably. For example, If the tide is too high the bottom of the ocean floor may be too far below the sea surface to allow for a breaking wave. At some places the low tide will reveal shelves of rock which makes it impossible to surf. Tides are … Read more
Knowing how to read waves is crucial for a surfer. Being able to read where the wave will break and anticipate in a constantly changing environment will make you surf more and longer waves. Identifying the right waves becomes easier with experience so keep your eyes on the ocean, and become a student of waves. Here are … Read more
As discussed in our previous article wind is the most important factor in creating waves. The speed, duration and fetch of the wind determine the height of the wave but there are many different other factors that determine the rideability of the waves. The shape of the bottom of the ocean plays also a huge … Read more
There are many factors that determine the size and ride-ability of a wave. In this guide to wind generated waves we will try to give you a basic understanding of the processes which go into riding the waves we love. The waves that we like to surf are generated by wind. The wind blows on the surface of … Read more