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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…

Me on my first day surfing at Uluwatu, trying to do a turn off the top.

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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…