How to Read a Surf Forecast Like a Pro
Swell height, period, direction, wind and tide: what every number on a surf forecast means, how they work together, and how to read our 0 to 6 ratings so you paddle out at the right time.
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Learning to Surf: A Beginner's Guide to Your First 10 Sessions
A practical plan for your first 10 surfs: the right board and wetsuit, where to learn in South Africa, safety basics, pop-up drills and how to catch your first unbroken wave.
Surf Etiquette: 10 Unwritten Rules of the Lineup
Priority, drop-ins, snaking, paddling out and respecting locals: the ten unwritten rules of surf etiquette, explained with everyday line-up situations from Muizenberg to J-Bay.
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