Surf Forecasting Help

Interested in surf forecasting?

Check out the surf forecasting blog for detailed analysis.

• Understanding your MSW Forecast

  MSW is a tool kit for the surf forecaster. Everything you need to accurately predict the waves at your local beach and on your travels is here, but you do need to learn how to use it properly to make the most of it.

  • Our Forecast : Surf Heights

  • Our Forecast : Star Rating

  • Our Forecast : Wind

  • Our Forecast : Swell

  • Our Forecast : Wave Period

  • Our Weather Forecasts

  • Our Forecast Probability

  • How does MSW work?

  • Maximum Wave Height

  • Why does it matter?

  • Tide Predictions

• Surf Forecasting Basics

  • Waves Explained (Basic)

  • Waves Explained (Advanced)

  • Measuring Wave Heights

  • A Quick Forecast Tutorial

  • Compass Directions

  • Great Circles

• Ocean Swell

  • How Storms Generate Swell

  • Propogation

• Near Shore Effects

  • Breaking Waves

  • Entering Shallow Water

  • Sea Temperatures and Coastal Upwelling

• Understanding Swell Models

  Computer swell forecasts drive the lions share of internet forecast sites and particularly MSW which was the first to bring free long range model data to surfers everywhere. Understanding how they work will hugely improve your ability to forecast the surf for your local beach.

  • What is a Swell Model?

  • The Model Grid

  • The Model Spectrum

  • Model Accuracy

• General

  • New Spot Additions