#Surf Forecast

Are you still struggling to read a surf forecast? Here are the 3 metrics that actually matter and most surfers get them wrong. Wave Height measured from the trough to the crest of an open ocean wave. It’s the number everyone looks at first, but it’s actually not the most important one. Period the time interval between each wave passing a fixed point (like a buoy). This is the one you should really care about. A longer period = more energy stored below the surface, meaning heavier, more powerful waves regardless of height. Direction the angle the swell is traveling. The more directly a swell hits a beach, the more power gets translated into the surf. Refraction around the coastline can kill a swell fast. Next time you check a forecast, stop fixating on height alone. Look at the period first. That number tells the real story. Save this for your next surf check. #surftips #surfcoaching #surfing #learntosurf #howtosurf

You wouldn’t need surf ratings if you could see the raw swell, wind, and tide forecasts shown on the map anywhere you want in the world! It’s fun setting up your own surf breaks and making the call yourself :) #surfforecast

How’s the surf forecast for the next week in Portugal? 🇵🇹 From 04/05 till 10/05 This forecast video gives you an idea of the forecast for the week, but remember it can change, so check it again before your Surf trip or session #surfforecast #ericeira #ericeirasurf #surfcoaching

The beautiful conditions and quality run of swell in California will be replaced by hammering coastal storms as low pressure digs out of the Gulf of Alaska and into the Golden State. There’s no shortage of surf over the next 7-10 days, but quality conditions are going to be much more selective than they have been. SoCal fares best, but isn’t entirely out of the woods. Read this week’s #WaveFax for what’s to come in the Pacific and beyond. 🎥 @evo_n8

It’s gonna be one of those days on the points of the Gold Coast light southerly winds and an increasing swell. A bit of rain to challenge the lens lords but otherwise pristine.🌈💘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #surfing For surf reports nearly everyday FOLLOW ME @NICKA35 🌊 Thursday: Strong SE winds 15–30 kt, choppy conditions.�🌊 Seas 1.5–2.5 m with easterly swell ~1–1.5 m. ⛅ Cloudy with showers likely. 🌊 Friday:🌬️ Easterly winds 15–25 kt, still rough.�🌊 Seas 1.5–2.5 m, swell ~1.5–2 m offshore. 🌧️ Cloudy with rain & possible storms. 🌊 Saturday:🌬️ Easterly to SE winds 15–25 kt. 🌊 Seas ~1.5–2 m, swell ~1–2 m.

Is this wave you dream about?

One person from your group chat has to take on 5,620 kilojoules. Who’s it going to be? Plan your next surf trip by reading the #WaveFax- a weekly briefing from our forecast team to premium members for where in the world will be going off next. 🌊📠🌎

Big green wave, clean surf conditions, and a surfer carving down the face — but something is moving inside the wave with him. A dark shadow follows every turn as he rides the line. Is it a shark tracking the surfer through the water? Short ocean moment that shows how close surfers sometimes get to marine predators like great white sharks without even realizing it. Surfing the ocean means sharing the water with wildlife. Sometimes the camera catches it. #sharks #waves

Waiting for this swell to come back🙌🏻 . . #surfing #surf #hollowtreesresort

What were you doing on your 52nd birthday? Is there a human more plugged in to the art of big wave and slab riding than @dylanshapes This week the surf shaper turned 52, and in between charging Ours, Shark Island and big-wave spots on the South Coast, he was towing and showing team riders @lucaschumbo, @clement_roseyro and @lucasfink around his favourite haunts. “They are trying to keep up with the Crazy Kangaroo,” laughed Dyl, on the nickname his Portuguese staff gave him due to his endless energy. “Good luck, cause there’s more swell coming. Its been one of the best swell benders of my life!” 🎥 @jason9779 @skymonkey5 @dylanshapes @southcoastchompers @mitchy__k #surfforecast #surf

Another round of solid swell and favourable conditions! Tag us in your rewinds and head to the app or site for how the weekend is shaping up. #surflinecamrewind

Gilgo Beach Surf Report - 5-7-26. . #surfing #forsea #surfforecast #surfreport