General surfing websites with local spot information or links to local surf forecasts, surf reports and surf webcams.

These are either live cameras and video or a daily photo taken by a surfer. The former has the advantage of being up to the minute, the later is more likely to be taken to accurately reflect the current conditions - streaming video cams give the best of both worlds. Check the update date carefully.

Shops supplying boards, wetsuits and all the rest to make sure you're kitted out for a session.