Surf Talk Guru

Most forms of outdoor recreation are dependent on weather conditions, but none more so than surfing. Experienced surfers know that the degree of difficulty for a given session is heavily reliant upon location, wind conditions and a phenomenon known as wave swell. Surfers owe it to themselves to pay plenty of attention to local weather forecasts before setting out for the coast.

Lines on a weather map are called isobars, and they denote wind intensity and direction. If the lines are bunched close together and pointing toward land, it’s a good sign that that region will experience large swells. These conditions are commonplace in Oregon surfing, so you’ll need to find locations with swell sizes that suit your skill level. Don’t try to bite off more than you can chew as a surfer, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself either.