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Surf Science, Oceanography and Meteorology
How waves are created and how they are different depending on wind, fetch, swell period, and the ocean floor (bathymetry). How to forecast the best swells, what to look for, and how to use the forecasting tools on Surfline. Winds, tides, storms, currents, and many other variables are examined by our team of expert forecasters in editorial features and blogs that users can search to find information by category.
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Special Event Forecasting

  • SURF NEWS BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS: OFFICIAL FORECAST BILLABONG PIPE...
    (12/12) New WNW swell builds in on Friday before fading through the weekend.
  • SURF NEWS VANS WORLD CUP OF SURFING: OFFICIAL FORECAST VANS WORLD CUP OF...
    (12/03) WNW swell fades Tuesday, with smaller leftovers Wednesday and into...
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Mechanics Features

Why is one spot world class, yet another is not? Sean Collins takes us on an in depth look at the world's best surf spots and what makes them so special, from geology to swell exposure to bathymetry. You won't find this information in any of your college textbooks! Use this knowledge to learn more about your own favorite break.
  • SURF NEWS MECHANICS OF PIPELINE MECHANICS OF...
    (12/06) Surfline Forecaster Jonathan Warren breaks down the ideal swell and...
  • SURF NEWS MECHANICS OF SUNSET, OAHU MECHANICS OF SUNSET,...
    (11/30) Surfline Forecaster Jonathan Warren breaks down the ideal swell and...
  • SURF NEWS MECHANICS OF HALEIWA, OAHU MECHANICS OF...
    (11/12) Surfline Forecaster Jonathan Warren breaks down the ideal swell and...
  • SURF NEWS ANATOMY OF A SWELL: HURRICANE LESLIE ANATOMY OF A SWELL:...
    (10/01) Mark Willis and the Surfline forecast team analyze the rise and fall of...
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Forecast Features

  • SURF NEWS HAWAII WINTER OUTLOOK HAWAII WINTER...
    (11/14) Very average winter in store; peak swell/surf occurring December through...
  • SURF NEWS LEGENDS NEVER DIGRESS LEGENDS NEVER...
    (11/14) 3rd Annual Clash Of The Legends Returns to Haleiwa
  • SURF NEWS ANATOMY OF A SWELL: HURRICANE LESLIE ANATOMY OF A SWELL:...
    (10/01) Mark Willis and the Surfline forecast team analyze the rise and fall of...
  • SURF NEWS ANATOMY OF A SWELL: HURRICANE KATIA ANATOMY OF A SWELL:...
    (09/08) Surfline forecast team breaks down what made Katia swell so good for Quik...
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Best Bet

Where will the best surf be found during the upcoming month? Where was the best surf over the last month? Surfline's expert forecast team will break it all down and offer tips on where you might want to travel soon.
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