The World's Best Breaks for Surfers in Search of the Perfect Wave
By R. Sumpter
2004

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.

Pb. 256pp 250 colour illus. maps 235x191mm

By M. Warren
1999

It is meant for the glovebox and is designed as the totally user-friendly guide necessary for finding the best waves in Australia.

Pb. 272pp

Surfinder Foundation
2008
the serious surfer's guide to how to find and surf the best breaks around the globe. Regardless of age or skill, every surfer dreams of riding the waves in exotic locations such as the Maldives, Hawaii, Indonesia, Peru or Australia. "Global Surfari: The Surfer's Travel Atlas" provides detailed information about favourite spots, surf conditions at each location, and other essential details about the places surfers have always wanted to visit.In-depth surf data is accompanied by detailed maps and diagrams to show surfers what to expect when they get there.

Arranged geographically by continent, then by country & region.

Pb. 256pp colour photos. 240x160mm

By M. Bhana
1996

Pb. 127pp 210x138mm

The Continent: Nort Sea Nations, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco
By B. Sutherland
2006

a surfing guidebook to Europe (not the Atlantic Islands). "The Stormrider Guide Europe - The Continent" includes - Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco. It is fully revised and contains detailed information covering The Surf, Ocean Environment and Surf Culture on a country by country basis.

The Surf outlines where and when to go and demystifies the continental Europe coastline from Denmark to Morocco. Ocean Environment deals with pollution, erosion, access and hazards, while Surf Culture illuminates the surf scene including history, surf media, contests and localism. The indispensable travelling information is concise plus there's links to all the latest oceanographic and swell forecasting resources.

The Continental coastline is accurately mapped in detail, showing where to find the main surfing breaks. Each surf break report outlines how and where the waves break, quality, consistency and the general vibe. The unique Stormrider symbols reveal optimum wind, tide, swell size and direction, as well as wave type and bottom contour.

Pb. 212pp 300 colour photos. 280x220mm

By D. Kampion, B. Sutherland
2001
A guide describing North America's most famous waves, specifically written for surfers, by surfers, in collaboration with America's leading surf journalists. Its functional design with beautiful images from the best international surf photographers, plus accurate relief maps, make it the only complete guide to wave sport locations in North America. A crucial travel guide for all types of surfers, providing essential information on where to go, when to go, history, culture and environment.

Appraisals of the North American continent from Baja to Alaska in the west and Miami to Nova Scotia in the east.

Pb. 288pp 500 colour photos. maps. 280x220mm

By A. Alderson
3rd Ed.
2008
A Guide to the UK's Surf Beaches
Each chapter deals with a particular section of the coastline. A numbered map highlights each beach, the numbers on the map corresponding to numbers in the text. Here, each `break’ is discussed together with details about the beach including access, facilities and accommodation. Using this book, you should always be able to find the best waves going, whatever your standard. Includes secret idyllic beaches for those who eager to discover the truly secret surfing spots.
Chapters - UK Surf Guide, Cornwall, Devon, South Coast of England and Isle of Wight, East Anglia and Lincolnshire, North East England, Scotland, South Wales and Gower, Pembrokeshire, North and Mid Wales, Severn Bore, Waves and Surf, Green Seas and SAS.

Pb. 360pp

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By C. Nelson, D. Taylor
Footprint
A comprehensive guide to surfing in Britain and Ireland. Includes all the essential break information, plus tips from Britain's top surfers and local experts, board advice from the UK's top shapers and all the details on surfer-friendly places to eat, sleep and drink. Combined with stunning full-colour photography and detailed - accurate mapping and swell forecast charts. Provides critical listings, including what to do on flat days. It offers guidance on the breaks and skill level required.

Pb. 288pp colour photos and maps. 180x145mm

A Complete Guide to the Best Breaks on the California Coast
Bt R. Guisado, J. Klaas
2005

A complete guide to 200 of the best surf spots along the California coast, from the Oregon border to the Baja Peninsula. Falcon's Surfing guides provide wave riders with a complete collection of breaks, from classic surf spots to lesser-known waves. Combined with descriptions of each notable surf spot in an area, there are detailed maps, directions, parking suggestions, wave characteristics, swell direction, preferred board, and difficulty ratings.

Pb. 256pp maps & b/w photos
228x153mm

Footprint Guide

"Surfing Europe" rides the waves from the Celtic fringe to the edge of the Sahara to bring you over 600 breaks in Europe and Morocco, plus hundreds of places to sleep, eat, and drink. Its unique fusion of essential surf and travel information guides you to the big swells and through the flat spells with color photographs, weather charts, regional maps, and tips from Europe's top surfers. Now completely overhauled for a more sophisticated look, and featuring many stunning images by Europe's top photographers.

Pb. 384pp 210x190mm colour photos and maps

By L. Lueras
2001

This action-packed guide is full of maps, travel advisories, beachside commentaries and inside info on surfing sites. All the information needed to make any surfer's next visit to Hawaii an endless summer of waves and more waves. Drawing on the knowledge of an expert author/surfer and photographer/ surfer, Surfing Hawaii covers every island and every great beach in lush, exotic detail.

Pb. 302pp 120 colour photos, maps. 225x140mm

Surfer Magazine
2006

Guide from the Oregon border. Suitable for the surf novice to expert surf travellor.

Pb. 180pp b/w photos. 205x150mm

By L. blair
2004

Pocket surf guide for the best spots in Australia. In depth reviews and detailed surf data. Over 1000 spots.

Tide, wind and swell data. Every State in Oz covered.

Pb. 320pp colour photos. 120x85mm

By L. Blair, A. Coxen, J. Goring
2006
This is a 'where-to' surfing guide for the UK and Ireland. It is a UK and Ireland's most comprehensive surf resource with over 1,000 spots reviewed by the locals. It includes: 500 Surfer's Eye maps and colour photos by top lensmen; detailed tide, wind, wave and swell data; and precise and easy directions.

This pocket guide covers the best spots in England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Pb. 314pp 120x90mm

By J. Blair j. Goring
2004

320pp maps colour photos. 120x85mm

By L. Blair, B. Kerbox
2003

Comprehensive pocket size guide to all good surf spots in the USA. Special data-maps and icons enable distilling of massive information into tiny concise format. major sections Hawaiian islands, West Coast USA, East Coast USA.

In-depth surf reviews of over spots by icons of the world of surfing.

Pb. 384pp illus. 121x89mm

By A. Colas

Information on where and when to surf plus pollution, erosion, hazards, access are covered in all the guides together with surf culture illuminating the history, surf media, contests and localism of the best surf spots around the world

Pb. 240pp 500 colour & b/w photos. 100 colour maps. 280x220mm

Wall calendar with photographs by LeRoy Grannis, whose photos have become the hallmark of the California surf scene.

300x300mm