Forecasts giving an idea of conditions for the next few days. Most of these are for specific areas and are created by local surfers familiar with interpreting swell charts and estimating on the beach surfing conditions.

These reports are usually created by local surfers who actually visit the beach each morning to check out the surf. Often these reports include a photo or webcam

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

General weather conditions including local winds.

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.

From minor dings to major damage someone here should be able to help you get your favorite board back in the water.

Schools with qualified surf coaches who can give beginners their first experience on a board - or take experienced surfers to the next level.

Professional photographers supplying prints and commercial stock and available to shoot you and your mates on a surf session on an hourly or daily rate.