Need inspiration for a surf trip destination or simply already decided the country and now need some local info, here's a selection of guides to help you out including the all time classic Stormrider series.
The benchmark guide to Europe's surfing locations covering the beaches from Norway to Morocco and more. Accurate wave descriotions are backed up by the unique Stormrider Symbols, accurate mapping and awesome photography. This guide is absolutely essential for all surfers planning a trip in Europe.
The World Stormrider Guide: Vol 2
The World Stormrider Guide Vol 2 is another inspiring and essential edition to the Stormrider Collection.
Part two of the trilogy of World Stormrider Guides resumes the epic trip around the world's surfable coastlines. Exploring 80 entirely new surf zones across the established 9 continental and oceanic chapters, Volume 2 investigates the waves breaking on our expanding surfing frontiers. The Ocean Environment is studied in detail, providing an important overview of the pollution, erosion, access and hazards that affect surfers worldwide. In depth analysis of the surf breaks is enhanced by the addition of the unique Stormrider break symbols, supported by optimal swell and weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. Detailed mapping and breathtaking photography ensure the World Stormrider Guides are the ultimate surf travel resource.
The Stormrider Guide: North America
'The Stormrider Guide North America is epic' - Carl Friedmann - Surfer Magazine
The best surf guide to Europe ever published: concise, very informative, beautifully designed and illustrated and easy to consult.
100 Best Surf Spots in the World:The World's Best Breaks for Surfers in Search of the Perfect Wave
This guidebook includes top surfing destinations ranging from Sunset Beach and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia to Malibu, California and Oahu, Hawaii. Lesser-known destinations such as Metigama, Sri Lanka and Aviero, northern Portugal take readers to every corner of the globe in search of the perfect wave. Other countries that make the list include: South Africa, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, Egypt and China. Each destination includes full-colour photography of both the area and the breaks, location map, an introduction to the area, notes on the surf and why it ranked, a personal anecdote from the author while there, and a quick-reference chart including such items as skill level required, nerves needed and surf-able days.
'If Lonely Planet gets drunk and scores with Stormrider, this is the offspring!' - Surfers Againt Sewage January 2004.
A good basic guide to breaks around the whole of the UK coast, great when your visiting a new area.