Surfline's LOLA Swell Model is the ONLY global swell model that can separate individual swells to accurately calculate surf heights for any location on Earth. Every surf spot will only have a limited range of swells that produce good surf at that location. Compare the LOLA swell forecast with a spot's "Optimal Conditions" information and your own local knowledge to score the best surf.
The "Swell Rose" above is the only one of it's kind in the world. This shows the directions of all the incoming swells (N=0° East=90° etc). If you mouse over the swell rose you can see detailed raw numbers of the underlying swells.
US Weather data comes from the WeatherUnderground array of personal weather stations. Data is near realtime. International weather comes from LOLAs high resolution models or WUG where possible.
Tides are generated using the most excellent Xtide system.
USER SURF REPORTS:(Also upload reports from your phone using the mobile site: mobile.surfline.com)
For higher resolution buoy data, go to the LOLA Buoys tab in the forecast section.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL NEWS: Anderson Art Collective is the impact zone for Rogue Wave on June 27th when twelve contemporary artists present their work at the gallery in the historic Henry Fish Seed Company building in Carpinteria. Curators Benjamin and Sean Anderson promise “an edgy and comprehensive survey of contemporary surf art, bringing the rogue-ish energies of the contemporary art world into the realm of surf culture” in this show that benefits the Surfrider Foundation. Swing by!
Need a reason to study? We got 10 – the best surfing colleges in whole US — including three options in Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara and San Diego. So hit the books now, and you can hit the waves harder later on.
Bobby Martinez, professional surfer recently switched surfboard shapers from Channel Islands to DHD. In exclusive interview at joshpomerfilms.com Bobby gives his first commenting on his sponsor change. Bobby discusses his new shaper and how his new surfboards work at Rincon Point and Hawaii.
Your homebreak is under attack. You just don’t know it yet. Over the coming years, increased coastal crowding and development will put every surf spot at risk. Fortunately, you can act now in its defense. Go to Surf-First.org and fill out the most comprehensive demographic survey in US history so we can fight any battle against our beaches. And for the complete story on Surf-First‚s long-term vision, click here.
Support local business and check out Ventura based company, WaveTribe. They are getting Eco-friendly with a new recycled leash and what they are calling the world’s first hemp/recycled board bag.
A new SurfMoms site geared towards moms who surf recently popped up on the web. The basic idea is to swap surfing time for beach babysitting time. All the info can be found on our site at: Submit date, time place and 5 word description and we'll post it in Local Knowledge.
Lost: handmade artistic standup paddle in front of Shoreline Cafe at Ledbetter on Friday afternoon, May 15th. Extremely high sentimental value. Has mermaid abalone inlay on one side and inlay of sea turtles on the other. If found, PLEASE call 805.451.5439. Many thanks!
Lost: my O'neill "Mutant" wetsuit at Solimar on Friday afternoon 4/17, w/ninja booties. Reward, good karma, good vibes. PLEASE HELP! venturabluesman@gmail.com
Found a surf-cap at Solimar last week. Describe it and it's yours. venturabluesman@gmail.com
Lost: a wetsuit just north of Emma Wood. Blk e-bomb MS. Reward! Please call 949-514-4682 mahalo.
Lost: Adult small rip curl wetsuit grey arms with O'Neill size 11 Sneak Freak booties At: Dredge on Sat Jan 3 at 9:45 Contact: 805 603 6435
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