Post#7, Surfing Hawai

Hey,

Today I am going to be talking about surfing the major and most known spots in Hawai as I have always wanted to leave their and have some knowledge on different breaks and competitions there but I am going to talk about Surfing in hawaii which greater depth than usual.

'Hawaii is also the birthplace of big wave surfing' according to Mick Fanning(World #5). In the 1950’s surfers began to ride the powerful winter waves of Makaha on Oahu’s west shore and Waimea Bay on the North Shore. Big wave season in Hawaii happens roughly between November and February on Hawaii’s north shores. Some of the best surfing competitions in the world are held on Oahu’s North Shore in November and December including the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (the Super Bowl of surfing & the premier league of waves). If you’re planning to watch the pros in action, get to the North Shore early because traffic can be heavy.

Hawaii's surf spots are well known around the world but many people dont know is that Oahu has over 40 surf spots on the island and is used by the locals. Competition's are only really held in 12 of these spots on the Island as the other 30-35 more are close due to bad conditions. Bad conditions meaning to big of waves, rough breaks, rocks and also bad rips and currents.

Waimea Bay, Oahu is towards the North Shore of the island and is an influential surf spot. Waimea Bay is home to the Eddie Airkea Competition sponsored by quicksilver in Oahu.

North Shore(Waimea Bay)

Today surfing is a world wide phenomenon and one of the most popular things to do in Oahu. There are more than 150 surfing sites on the Island for every level of surfers from beginners to passionate and great surfers and for the pro's as well. The South side of Hawaii is also great as well and the best spot on the Southern side is Cliffs is the middle of the three or four separate breaks and also the most popular at Diamond Head. Diamond Head is most often the recipient of the best waves during passing south swells receiving sets a good 1-2 ft Hawaiian size bigger than other southern breaks and because of its location is also able to pick up on east wind swells. 

Thank you

Post#6, Surfing Ireland

      Ireland Swell Size and Ireland Water Temperature

Hey,

Today I'm going to be talking to you about the surf breaks and quality waves of Ireland.

The Irish coastline is one of the most low profiled breaks and beautiful surfing backdrops in the northern hemisphere, if not the world.. For the past few years the world's amateur surfers and best professionals alike have flocked to surf the secret emerald coastline as thats what it's known as and enjoy the hospitality of the Irish. Ireland is blessed with a huge variety of quality surf spots and some really uncrowded areas - meaning that you will get the best out of your surf trip. Ireland is the type of country that you wouldnt expect to have great waves but the freezing cold atlantic sea makes the waves bigger than most countries in europe. The best time to surf Ireland is during the period from September to May each year when the swells are at their peak. The only real drawback to the Ireland surfing experience is the cold water, but if you are prepared to overlook this little problem you are in for a treat.

If you are considering a trip to Ireland then start out by heading to Donegal Bay as it is like a swell magnet and there are spots dotted all over. There really is a wave for everyone and the west coast of Ireland are known for a huge variety of uncrowded reef and beach breaks with predominant offshores. If you are into big wave surfing there are also some spots that will hold up to 20 foot plus.

The Good                          The Bad

- Quality Surf                                          - Cold Water

- Uncrowded Waves                              - Cold Wind
- Regular Offshore Conditions                - Leprechauns stealing your board when your not looking (joke)
- Guinness (joke)

Aileens, Co Clare

Easkey, Co sligo



Doolin, Co Clare



Post#5, Photography

           

Post#4, Escuela Cantabra, Spain

Escuela Cantabra,

The North coast of Spain near Bilbao and Santander is where the surf is at in spain. With long, free falling breaks and backwash blows of the town of Somo in Spain is where the airborn tricks and manouvers by the Spaniard surfers. Somo beach is one of the surfing references in Spain; due to it being the most consistent beach in Spain due to its position towards the open sea as the swell and waves are in the same category all year round. The beach of Somo is a first line beach meaning that if there are no waves here there are no waves anywhere else in the Spanish north coast.

Here's an example of how good Spain is! People come all over the world to surf here!

Post#3, Prime ShortBoards

Well,






From longboards, mini mals, skimboards, soft boards and to my favourite shortboards. They're a million different brands and types of short boards but the top and also low key brand of 'Prime' is one of the best. Selling surf wax for any condition, dry to wet suits and also board accessories. Prime hand crafted from Tahiti where they have there warehouse is where 6oz bottom and 4oz deck shortboards are made. The short board gives maximum performance in any conditon. The saying of 'a great surfer never blames his tools', well you will never blame your prime shortboard. It gives you speed, power and control. Up to 35 different designs of the Prime shortboard and every size possible. The 3 FCS fins gives you the ultimate control for the ultimate wave and the speed of the century. Prime Surfboards are all around the world and are used by many surfers but the main world number 1, Kelly Slater. Follow Prime Surfboards on Facebook & Twitter .



Kelly Slater getting air on his Prime surfboard



Post #2, Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay,

Not only is Byron Bay the most easterly point in Australia it is also has three beaches in one thanks to Cape Byron Headland. This headland gives surfers a East, North and South break. Byron Bay's swell forecast and waves are usually big at one of these breaks. Their are a number of breaks of the headland and these breaks are known as 'The pass', 'The wreck', 'Wategos', 'Little wategos', The pass is a great break when the surf is up, its not to big and not to small and barrels like fake wave. Wategos is a break usually for long board riders and the classic 'Mal' is often used there. Also last thing I have to say is that Dolphins are often found around the headland, it seems they must like to surf too.




Byron Bay and it's Breaks!(googleimages)

 

Long Board Surfing, 'Mal'(tumblr/surfingmal)

Post #1, Gold Coast, Australia

Hey guys,

Stevie again,
I've got some personal information that I would like to blog about,

Hope you enjoy

Gold Coast, Australia is a surfing spot that people all around the world come to surf on. They have some of the best beaches and best waves which is the perfect match for a surfer. The sunny subtropical climate up their is a great tourist attraction. The epic point break known as ' The Spit ' is hidden along the 70 kilometers of sand and water. The Spit is a right to left point break which right foot surfers could rip on. This point break was also used in a movie called ' Lords of Dogtown ' and is very famous for its barrels.


'The Spit', Gold Coast(http://www.flickr.com/)





Laura Enver, Beachley Classic, Gold Coast(http://www.wozthatyou.com/)



Introduction

Hey,

My name is Stephen and I am going to blog about different surf breaks and surf boards all around the world. I will be talking about some of the best breaks and boards known and unknown. The geography of Surf waves is amazing as these are all natural features of the world and aren't touched by humans. I will also blog about my personal experience with some of the best breaks in Australia

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I hope you enjoy