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Surf forecasting is a branch of marine meteorology
Meteorology

Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting . Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the eighteenth century....
, developed and honed by the US Navy during the planning and execution of World War II beach landing operations. Since then, the science has evolved into the employment of sophisticated wave modelling
Wind wave model

In fluid dynamics, wind wave modeling describes the effort to depict the sea state and predict the evolution of the energy of wind waves using computer model....
, greatly assisting the marine forecaster's decision making process. NOAA's free distribution of Wavewatch3 products are used by surfers daily around the globe desiring a general look into the surf picture ahead.






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Surf forecasting is a branch of marine meteorology
Meteorology

Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting . Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the eighteenth century....
, developed and honed by the US Navy during the planning and execution of World War II beach landing operations. Since then, the science has evolved into the employment of sophisticated wave modelling
Wind wave model

In fluid dynamics, wind wave modeling describes the effort to depict the sea state and predict the evolution of the energy of wind waves using computer model....
, greatly assisting the marine forecaster's decision making process. NOAA's free distribution of Wavewatch3 products are used by surfers daily around the globe desiring a general look into the surf picture ahead. Multitudes of surf web sites report surf conditions
Surfing

Surfing refers to a person or boat riding down a wave and thereby gathering speed from the downward movement. Most commonly, the term is used for a surface water sports in which the person surfing is carried along the face of a breaking ocean surface wave standing on a surfboard....
, and interpret government and university swell products to the masses trying to locate the best surf on a given day.

External links


Global


  • , Point and click forecasting for the world. Although not specifically geared to the surfer, the swell and weather data it provides is more than useful.
  • , world wide surf forecasting providing to the point seven day surf forecasts.
  • , A free, spot based global surf forecasting site.
  • , A comprehensive surf site containing live cameras, reports, forecasting, travel maps, video, photos, reviews, etc. In addition to free data, Surfline has a subscription section that provides access to its proprietary high resolution nearshore surf models.
  • , Free local surf forecasts updated twice per day. Also, wave maps, swell timelines, nearshore winds, and more resources. Swellinfo runs its own high resolution surf models and provides all data for free.
  • , Free high quality surf forecasts and reports, live surf cams - worldwide. The only free surf site with a paid team of credentialed, experienced forecasters.
  • , Free surf forecasting service providing long range surf predictions, swell models, wind forecasts, and other various surf-related content.
  • Free forecast with: swell size, period, wind, temperature, cloud cover and more.
  • Free global surf forecasts and charts using long range and buoy data.


USA

  • , surf forecasts from San Francisco to San Diego, California; including Santa Cruz and Orange County.
  • Get the Latest Buoy Weather, Tides and Reports on your Cellphone and Mobile Devices.
  • , Detailed surf reports and forecasts covering nearly 100 breaks on the East Coast, updated every hour every day (FREE)
  • , free surf forecasts, founded by Nathan Cool
    Nathan Cool

    Nathan Cool creates custom marine weather forecasts and surf predictions, is a self published author, and has been a guest speaker at Loyola Marymount and...
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  • , surf reports for Maine and New England, plus events, news, and images.
  • Northern California surf report, forecast, blog, recent pics, video clips, and articles.
  • Surf reports, surf forecasts, surfing photography, surfing links, surfing products.
  • Always Free San Diego Surfing, Surf Reports, Cams, Tides, Weather Report and more.
  • Northwest Oregon Surf Report.
  • a free Southern California Surf Forecast
  • Single click access to regional NOAA buoy data, wind and wave forecasts. Founded by JoeMac


Australasia

  • , Surf reports and forecasting from Bali.
  • , Live streaming surf cameras, surf reports and comprehensive swell forecasting for Australia.
  • , Daily surf forecasting and live weather reports
  • , Streaming surfcams, daily surf reports (with images) and detailed long-range surf forecasts.
  • , New Zealand's leading supplier of marine and surf forecast information, with near shore charts of much of NZ


Europe

  • , uses near-shore wave models for surf forecasting. Covers the United Kingdom
    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
     and the Republic of Ireland
    Republic of Ireland

    Ireland is an Island country in north-western Europe. The modern Sovereignty state occupies about five-sixths of the island of Ireland, which was partitioned by the British on 3 May 1921....
    .
  • , initially developed for the east coast of Ireland
    Ireland

    Ireland is the List of islands by area in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islet....
    , it has developed to a country wide forecasting and report site. Includes Google Gadgets, NOAA forecast and Irish weather buoys reports.
  • A revolutionary United Kingdom
    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
     surf report website with animated United Kingdom
    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
     surf reports, interactive wave applications and surfing games.


Mexico

  • Complete list of surfbreaks in Baja California.
  • Complete list of surfbreaks in Baja including forecasts and maps.