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Find practical guides to choose the right surfboard and to get the most out of our wave, wind and tide forecasts.

Find out which board suits your level, your weight and the type of waves you usually surf.

Discover the 9 most common board types, from the tow-in to the stand-up paddle board.

Each forecast section shows a different type of information. Here's what each one means, so you can plan your surf session.

Learn how to read the real-time wave height, period and direction data sent by the buoys.

Find out how to use webcams to check the real state of the sea before paddling out.

Learn how to read the hour-by-hour forecast of wave height, period, direction and wind.

Understand how we use the forecast to show you the state of each spot in the region.

Learn how to read wave maps and their wave height and direction forecast.

Find out what isobars are and how they affect swell and wind.

Learn how to read the wind forecast and why it's key to wave quality.