Weather and Reports
News surf reports & forecasts, plus chat.
A site for you kneeboarders out there, and a great forecast section for the North coast of Cornwall by Dr. Crox, updated throughout the day.
Raw wave buoy information from NOAA, the link takes you to the UK view, although many others are available for the world oceanic regions.
Surf forecasts for the Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, Spain, Iceland, US, South Africa and Oz, by the same folks that run MetCheck.
where you can get everything you need for surfing the UK and Ireland coastlines.
A daily report of surf at Gwithian at the North end of St. Ives Bay, providing a great archive of pictures of the surf going back through the year.
Next 48Hrs of Weather giving conditions every 3hours, great for seeing how the wind is going to swing during the day and there are inshore forecasts that include inshore predicted wave height, the link takes you to the summary for Cornwall.
Tide times for ports around England and major ports around the world. Recently they changed the site June/04 so you have to register to get the free tide information, a shame but still the definitive resource.
Weather resources from the UKMet Office, two useful quick links for you, UK Inshore waters, European Surface Pressure Charts
A great prediction site which they are constantly tweaking to make better using real time data feeds to predict wave conditions around the UK. Followed on by other info available on the web.
A unqiue presenation of surf conditions using real
time data and custom flash animations.
Current Weather conditions 1.5 miles ESE of Lands End Cornwall, from a mast 25 feet above ground with unobstructed horizon in all directions, except to the NE, where there are some buildings of similar height at 100 feet distant.
Great site with ocean simple design.
Wave and weather for an amazing number of places around the world, based on data from the GFS model, it provides forecasts in 3 hour steps for the next week, aimed primarily at windsurfers and kitesurfers its still a useful reference for us surfers.
UK Surf news and forecast info.
Shops, Shapers, Kit & Directories
The UK and Irelands leading surfing directory. An online guide to the beaches of the UK & Ireland, includes local listings of surf schools, surf shops, beach accommodation and surfboard shapers.
Urban Surfer, stocks a huge range of Surfboards, Snowboards, Clothing & Accessories to buy online.
The online presence of the Falmouth based shop, and one of the fastest growing surf wear sites in the UK, thanks to their knowledge and range, check them out.
They produce beach towels specifically designed to help the beginer and improver surfers practise their pop ups. As seen on TV!
Specialising in boardwear for 2-16 year olds. Brands such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong and Rip Curl.
Began in 67, when Dennis Cross decided there must be a warmer way to enjoy the Atlantic swells…now they do just about everything you'd expect of a modern water sports company, from T-shirts and wetsuits to bags and boats.
Small manufacturer of custom waterproof / underwater camera housings based in St-Ives, Cornwall.
Cornwall based, they are a very small label who have become disillusioned with the corporate flooding of surf wear. Numb to the garish glare of the big names they have decided to start their own line of clothing made with 100% grassroots commitment to the fine art of surfing.. Surfwear and accessories.
They are committed to
surfing and the lifestyles that make our sport so unique and special but outcast at the same time. Check them out, I have some of their gear and its tops.
US based Skate company which has a truck design which allows longboard skates to carve deeper, check it out.
Online SurfShop. Offering a vast selection of Surf, Skate, Snow & Streetwear from the Worlds Top Brands, as well as Surfing, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding and BodyBoarding Hardware.
Hayle based surfboard shaper, Custom boards, off the peg, Ding repair etc..
Hayle based surfboard shaper, with lots of custom options available.
Hayle based surf shop, being one of the largest in the area selling all the usual stuff, performance surfboards and body boards from some of the top shapers and manufacturers in the world. And of course wetsuits, surf clothing and accessories from all the leading brands.
Online surf skate store.
Setup because they were sick of seeing people being ripped off, being sold second rate products, dud boards shaped like bananas and gimmicks that don't work. Worst of all was having shops trying to sell us boards when they knew nothing about bodyboarding.
South to South surf wear. 100% authentic Brasilian surf inspired clothing, accessories and hardware with unique South American flair.
The world's leading source for Surfmats and all related gear. They pride themselves on their knowledge, dedication and stoke for all things mats..
Surf Photograhers & Film Makers
A small friendly production company producing high quality original video product for broadcast, corporate and festival use.
Freelance photgrapher, covering portraits, lifestyle, weddings, catwalk, and Surfing.
Freelance photgrapher, whos regularly out and about getting shots of locals surfing the cornish waves.
Bobs a keen photographer and takes various images, including surfing shots from around cornwall!
Surf Photo's from around Cornwall, taken from the water.
water based Newquay surf photography.
Surf photography around Southwest Cornwall.
Clubs, Associations and Organisations
The official governing body for surfing in England. Become a member and support the UK surf scene, there's a host of benefits check their website for the latest. 
I don't think these guys need an introduction, but a reminder of their mission might be useful, 'to ensure that anyone who wishes to enjoy the water environment, whether as a year-round surfer or a summer time beach goer, can do so without fear of sickness or long-term illness'.
British Professional Surfing Association formed in 1998 with sanction from the BSA, it aims to raise the profile of British Surfing across the UK, develop new talent and raise media coverage. BLU, was started in 1996 by Robert ‘Minnow’ Green with the revival of British longboarding during the late Nineties. BLU holds longboard only contests and events across in the South West UK.
Extensive Surfing news and information from the Beeb, quality.
Site dedicated to the female surfer with a particular focus on surf fitness. Galley and surf forecast for cornwall included. Surf & Longboard Club
Formed in 1979 by locals, promotes surfing and arranges socials in the Croyde area.
The website for a project that is aiming to build Europe's first artificial recreational reef in Newquay…"the surfing capital of Britain"
Surf Schools
bodyboarding lessons for all ability levels and all ages.
Surf Coaching from Beginner to Contest standard, along with organised surf trips.
The flag ship School of English surfing, aiming to offer a fun way to experience what we believe to be the most addictive sport in the world. It's all about learning the right way in a fun, friendly environment, catching loads of waves.
Shore Surf are based in St Ives Bay, West Cornwall and provide a safe, relaxed and affordable introduction to surfing.
Learn the basics or fine tune your surfing with the Gwithian Academy of Surfing. On the coaching staff this year is a top quality body-boarder and surfer, an experienced female coach, a former English and British Team Member and the present British Team Coach.
King Lushies' based around Porthtowan provide excellent standards of teaching for all wave riders in a safe, fun environment for life-long enjoyment of the water.
Offering Surfing in Cornwall, 1-2-1 surf coaching, small or large groups learn to surf sessions and bespoke surfing packages available.
A 4 star British surf school, offering surfing lessons in cornwall and on the Gower, Wales. Art, Soul, e-Zine's and Mag's
Small surf film production company, in the process of making their 3rd feature.
Global Surf News. The definitive Surfer's Journal.
Soul Surfing site on Long boarding and associated vid's
Artists and travelers collaboration to produce images and ideas free from mainstream culture.
Its Welsh and its irreverent, i love it. Great Welsh surf journal.
The Local nancy boys with attitude, they might throw their handbag at you. These guys got in the news (20/Nov/2004) for all the wrong reasons, i.e. localism and then said it was all a publicity stunt, take a look and you decide.
Nose Riders from Westward Ho, Devon
A great site for surf art, history and culture.
Paintings on, under and along the north Cornish coast.
Travel and Accomadation
Run by surfers for surfers, Errant is the only UK company solely dedicated to creating and delivering amazing international surf trips.
Friendly campsite in Gwithian, a few minutes walk from the surf on Gwithian's wide sandy beach.
Flights Guide directory takes the hassle out of searching, by only listing a selection of the best cheap flights and travel sites.
Price comparison for cheap flights & airline tickets, listing over 400,000 deals from airlines, agents and specialists.
Based from a Villa in El Palmar, the best surfing beach in Cádiz, They provide surfing holidays and equipment rental.
Going to Woolacombe and want a little bit of luxury on that surf trip, check out Westbeach surf studios and flats, contemporary & spacious self-catering accommodation just 200 meters from the beach.