The following are the best resources for this dive, broken down by beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
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Surfing - Resources
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Magicseaweed
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Magicseaweed is a must for surf reporting. The app provides surf reports and live webcams so that you can see the waves before you go out to surf.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Wind Direction and Surfing
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Wind direction is a HUGE factor when it comes to waves. You can’t just look at the height of the waves. Read this article to become an expert.
Category: Self-Study
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
A Beginner's Guide to Surfing
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A helpful guide to teach you the basics of surfing and important things to consider while in the water.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Dawn Patrol App
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This is a great app to use if you have an Apple Watch. It helps you track your surf sessions and gives you helpful information such as a tide times and even how many waves you caught!
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Dorsal App
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Sometimes you hear about surfers getting bitten by sharks. The dorsal app alerts you to shark sightings. You can even report shark sightings using the app to keep other surfers safe. The app covers the US and Australia.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
How to Become a Globetrotting Pro Surfer
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Read about the experiences of pro surfers Harry Timson, Mauro Diaz and Leon Glatzer and how they travel the world surfing for Volcom.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
How to become a pro surfer: 5 must-read tips
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Is your goal to become a pro surfer? Read these tips to learn how to attract sponsors.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Advanced
How to Surf: 7 Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them
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Learn how to fix 7 extremely common beginner mistakes and become a better surfer!
Category: Video
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
How to Surf Like a Pro in 25 Minutes
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25 minutes of tips on how to surf. This video covers topics such as positioning, paddling, duck diving, maneuvers, and much more.
Category: Video
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
How to Surf - Top 15 Tips for Intermediate Surfers
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Once you have the basics down, it's time to level up even more! Watch this video to learn 15 tips that help you improve your technique.
Category: Video
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
Surf Athlete
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If you are serious about leveling up your surf skills, consider purchasing this 12-week surf course. It goes through workouts and stretches to make you perform better in the water.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Surf Etiquette
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While surfing is a sport you mostly do solo, you still have to share waves with others. This video is a great way to learn how to practice good surf etiquette.
Category: Video
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
The History of Surfing
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Learn about the amazingly rich history of surfing and the early pioneers who brought modern surfing from Hawaii to the world.
Category: Video
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
The Surfline App
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Surfline is the official forecaster for the World Surf League. The app provides expert analysis on the conditions as well as live surf cams from beaches around the world.
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Top 10 Surfing Tips for Intermediate Surfers
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Use these tips to help you improve your surfing. These tips include advice about popping up, choosing the right surf conditions, and having the right surfboard.
Category: Self-Study
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Windy App
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Knowing the surf conditions is extremely important when you go to surf. Windy is an app that predicts the wind conditions in places around the world and can be used to discover details on swells, weather, and tides
Category: Other Apps & Websites
Skill Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Surfing - Resources
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