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Making the Call

Making the Call

The factors behind calling a major swell

Breaking down all the factors that go into pulling the trigger when the elements align.

Myths in Surfing: Does Onshore Wind Really Push Swell In?

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How Water Temperature is Impacted by Wind – and Why It's Important

How Water Temperature is...

Everything you need to know.

Mechanics of the Gnarliest Dungeons in a Decade

Mechanics of the Gnarliest...

On July 8, something huge went...

Here's Why Steep Beaches Matter

Here's Why Steep Beaches...

A little bit of science.

How the Colossal Freak Waves off the Coast of South Africa Work

How the Colossal Freak...

Monsters.

How Far Can You Surf a Wave?
How Far Can You Surf a Wave?
Where's Best to Surf In Europe This Summer?
Where's Best to Surf In Europe...
Busting Surf Myths: Are Waves Bigger on a Pushing Tide?
Busting Surf Myths: Are Waves...
Swell Period: Here's Why It's So Important
Swell Period: Here's Why It's So...
SWELL ALERT: Spring Looking a lot Like Winter for North Atlantic
SWELL ALERT: Spring Looking a...
Want to Know When the World's Biggest Waves Are Gonna Explode? Here's How To Do It
Want to Know When the World's...