Recommended Tools: High Level – Tracking Typhoon Action Use the JMA website to track when typhoons are developing and what their direction is forecasted. You can see typhoons potentially forming earlier on some other weather apps, but I wouldn’t consider it officially a typhoon that’s going to generate swell until you see it on the […]
Category: Forecasting
Why are the waves in Sri Lanka so much weaker than in Indonesia?
TLDR: Why are the waves in Sri Lanka so much weaker than in Indonesia? It’s a combination of a longer travel distance for swells, the steep drop-off of Sri Lanka’s continental shelf, and less direct exposure to the swells. Weaker Waves in Sri Lanka As surfers, we are students of the ocean. We have to […]
Forecasting for Japan’s Shoulder Season: The Winter
Thinking about a winter surf trip to Japan? While fall boasts the most consistent waves, winter offers lower crowds and still the potential for fun waves if you know where to go. Here’s what you need to know: Japan Surf Seasons Overview Winter Surf Conditions Expect to rely heavily on short-period wind swells, which can […]
Surf Report Data
Understanding where your surf report data comes from can help you find better waves by improving your ability to: Understand what the surf report really means Evaluate how accurate it is (and how much to rely on it) Make decisions on when and where to surf Where Does Swell Data Come From? Data Source: Ocean […]