Surfing Websites
Whether you're just finding your feet, or know your way around, this guide will introduce you to some great surfing sites. If there are any we've missed then let us know! To get in touch e-mail surfing.wales@bbc.co.uk
Don't forget to visit our Surfing in SW Wales site or come talk surf in Off the Lip - the messageboard for Surfers near and far!
surfsup-mag Website
Local surf photographer Phil Holden's surf magazine website has a host of information and links catering for surfer's worldwide.There's a great web cam of a prime Welsh break, a wave search section, classic surf photos and features of both short and longboarding from around the world.The site also has the latest surf product news as well as girls and kidz pages.
Website: www.surfsup-mag.co.uk
BBC Cornwall Surfing Site
Simon Alexander keeps the site up to date with the latest surfing news, stories and weather for the area. Check out the daily surf report and meet fellow Cornish surfers in the message board.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/surfing
BBC Devon Surfing Site
Great local information including news, features, a daily surf report, beach guide, club information and message board. All you need to know about surfing in Devon really !
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/devon/surfing
West Coast Surf
Excellent site from Hell's Mouth, in Abersoch. The site has a daily webcam/surf report for the bay and a panoramic view of the beach and conditions. Also has an informative weather section, shop info, links and 'spouts' pearls of wisdom!Website: www.westcoastsurf.co.uk
Surfing Wales
Personal homepage dedicated to Wales with a local and overseas gallery of surf spots. Also has a links section, surf spot guide and travel section.Website: www.surfingwales.org.uk
The Welsh Surfing Federation
Welsh Surfing Federation site which has an abundance of Welsh Surfing Club information, contest news, a forecast page and links section. It also has contest photos as and when they happen.Website: www.welshsurfingfederation.co.uk
BBC Sport
A website geared towards all types of sport ranging from the mainstream such as rugby, soccer, cricket and golf to other sports such as surfing, cycling, sailing and more. Photo galleries, pundits, audio and video streaming, sporting news and archived material can all be found here.Website: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/wales
Surfers Against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage is a UK-based non-profit organisation campaigning for an end to the discharge of raw and partially treated sewage and toxic waste into the sea and inland waters.The site is a minefield of info, contacts, events and fun stuff like the renowned SAS balls and competitions. Website: http://www.sas.org.uk/index.asp
Forces-of-Nature Site
A highly comprehensive site that 'provides a guide to sports driven by the forces of wind, waves and gravity'. Put together by Alan Cole it provides lots of information for surfers including a beach & places guide and a 'For Sale' section. Newly added is a video review section where you can read Alan's opinions on surfing and wind surfing videos.
Website: www.forces-of-nature.co.uk
Winter Waves Site
Ever fancied escaping Wales for a spot of winter perfection in Southern Spain? This site shows off the small surf camp run by by Andrew Bottomley. It provides lots of information for surfers including beaches & a guide to nearby sights and cities. The Surfing section also has a nice gallery section showing what the Atlantic Ocean has to offer in this area.
Website: www.winterwaves.co.uk
Gower Surfing School Site
GSD - Is a Welsh Surfing school offering surfing courses, surfboard hire & surf clothing on the welsh surf coast of the Gower. The site caters for both both men & women - young or old. There is also a womens Surfing section and daily surf report for nearby beaches.
Website: www.gowersurfing.com
Outer Reef Surf School
Local surfer Dean Gough runs this Pembrokeshire based surfing school. Sponsored by Billabong and Saltrock the courses vary from a half days tuition, to a fully packed week. Everything is catered for - ranging from kids classes to women only and from longboarding to bodyboarding. There are group discounts, video analysis etc so check the website for details.
Website: Outer Reef Surf School
magicseaweed.com
Some of you will have noticed we already link to this site from our conditions page and there's a reason... it's a great site ! Daily data is collected and presented in a way that even your grandma could understand ! Various models for wind, waves, swell forecast as well as a comprehensive list of webcams, forecast sites, gallery and more.
Website: magicseaweed.com
Surf Guru North's Site
As many of you know Guru is a regular surf forecaster and poster on our message board and this is his latest site. Check out his daily forecasts for the UK, his recommended spot of the day or send him a pic.
Website: mysite.freeserve.com/gurunorth
Surfersvillage
We already link to this site via our news section on the surfing homepage. Excellent database for everything surf orientated especially contest news for European and World surfing. There are also a number of surf stories, galleries, links and various surf forecast sites to indulge in.
Website: Surfersvillage.com
wannasurf
Excellent surfing resource site with information on 100's of world surfing destinations. It's particularly good if you're planning an overseas trip and want to find out more about local spots. There's also weather, gallery, news and a forum section.
Website: wannasurf.com
Ma Simes Surf Hut
Perched on a rock surrounded on all sides by the raging Atlantic... they literally know all there is to know about surfing! The site basically mirrors the shop so expect plenty of boards, wetties, clothing and info on surfing lessons. They also have a gallery of local spots and a accurate daily surf report. Hear them roar!
Website: Ma Simes Surf Hut
Turtle Photography
If it's quality surf photography your after then Turtle is your man. Specialising in colour, aerial and b&w photography, Turtle has some stunning shots of local surfing. You can see more examples of his work for our latest Porth Neiwgal surf report on digital and cable platforms under Sport/Wales/Surfing.
Website: Turtle Photography
Alf Alderson
Alf Alderson is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Pembrokeshire, SW Wales. His work has appeared in guidebooks, newspapers and magazines in Britain, the USA and Australia. He specialises in adventure sports and travel, and several examples of his work and photography are featured here.
Website: alfalderson.co.uk
Gower Scapes
Alun Morris Jones is a photographer whose arial and land-based images capture the stunning scenery of the Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated area
of outstanding natural beauty. New images are added daily to this site.
Website: gowerscapes.com
Welsh Coast Campers
If you fancy hiring a VW Camper for surfing or just want to travel around Pembrokeshire in one, check out this new site based in Pembroke Dock.
Website: Welsh Coast Campers
surfwithus.co.uk
Meet OTL message board fiend, Plumby on his home turf. A Welsh surf site dedicated to the 'not so serious' side of the sport! Spawned from a bored day in Stoke, 'surfwithus' has become home for the weary web traveller. It's yours to use and abuse, do both.
Website: surfwithus.co.uk
progressworld.co.uk
Progress Surfing is a company devoted to the development of surfing in the U.K. We offer quality custom surfboards, surf coaching for all levels, and an online store stocking a full range of surf related products.
Website: www.progressworld.co.uk
Swansea Surf School
Swansea surf school offers Gower surfing
lessons, Swansea surfing lessons and Gower surfboard hire. Approved by the BSA, the City and County of Swansea and the Wales Tourist Board. Open seven days a week all year around. All equipment provided.
Website:
www.swanseasurfing.com/
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