How to Read a Surf Report in 60 Seconds!

How to Read a Surf Report in 60 Seconds:

1. Wave Height

• How big the waves are (bigger isn’t always better)
  
• This is the first number you’ll see on most forecasts.

2. Period (seconds)

• The time between waves.
  
• Longer periods usually mean more powerful, better-organized surf.
  
  • Example:
    8 sec = less power
    14 sec = more powerful surf

3. Wind Direction

• Offshore: Wind blows from land to sea. Cleaner, more organized waves.
  
• Onshore: Wind blows from sea to land. Choppier, messier waves.

4. Tide

• Every surf break is different. Some are best at high tide. Others come alive at low tide.

You Don’t Need to be a Meteorologist

Just start paying attention every time you paddle out, and the patterns will start to click.