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Surfing Wave Period [EXPLAINED]

BySteve Beale September 2, 2021August 24, 2021

Wave period is the average time in seconds between waves over a minute. The longer the time between the waves, the higher the period in seconds and the better quality the waves, because it means the waves have had time to organize after a storm. Let me explain more. Wave Period on Your Surf Forecast…

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Wind in a Surf Forecast – Step-by-Step Guide

BySteve Beale August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

Wind is really important in a surf forecast since the direction of the wind affects quality while the speed of the wind magnifies this effect. Generally, the best wind for surfing is usually a light offshore wind or no wind at all.  The lighter the wind, the better, but days without wind are rare so…

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Surfing a New Spot: 10 Tips Before Paddling Out

BySteve Beale July 10, 2021July 10, 2021

Surfing new spots is part of the excitement and rush of surfing since we all want to roam and seek out new sights and adventures, especially as surfers. Sometimes our local break can only offer so much, so looking round for new places to surf becomes part of the surf progression journey, but it’s also…

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What Temperature to Surf in Boardshorts

BySteve Beale March 3, 2021August 13, 2021

In terms of knowing what to wear in surfing, this can be a tricky thing, especially if you’re new to the sport and don’t know all that much about it.  Specifically what to wear as the water warms up or even in a tropical climate. Yes, we all know that we need wetsuits for cooler…

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How Do You Know When to Go Surfing?

BySteve Beale January 10, 2021April 11, 2021

Starting surfing means lots of things to try and figure out, and one of the most confusing is actually knowing when the right time to go surfing is going to be.  This is because you have things like tides, winds, crowds, and of course, waves and swell to all factor in, as well as the…

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Surfing in 60 Degree Water: Here’s What to Expect
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Surfing in 60 Degree Water: Here’s What to Expect

BySteve Beale August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Going surfing is great fun and conditions for it come in all shapes and sizes. However, given the changing seasons and weather around the world, as well as travel to new spots, it can sometimes be hard to know what to expect in terms of sea temperature. Although we can all see the local water…

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5 Tips for Surfing Choppy Waves

BySteve Beale July 15, 2020April 11, 2021

Surfing has lots of days that are far from perfect, but to have fun, we still want to make the most of the conditions when we can and get some waves. Tide, wind and swell rarely combine for perfect conditions for most of us, be it as weekend warriors, students, parents or all of the…

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