Advanced Surfing Volume Calculator
Calculate optimal surfing conditions based on wave metrics, wind, tides, and global surfing data
Surf Conditions Input
Surf Volume Analysis
Your Surf Volume Score
Scale: 0-100 (Higher is better)
Ideal Wave Height
1-2m (Beginners)
2-3m (Intermediate)
3m+ (Advanced)
Best Wave Period
10-14s (Good)
14-18s (Excellent)
18s+ (Exceptional)
Optimal Wind
Offshore: 5-15 km/h
Light cross-shore
Avoid onshore winds
Global Surfing Conditions Guide
Wave Height Explained
Wave height is measured from trough to crest. Ideal surfing waves range from 1-3 meters. Locations like Hawaii and Australia often have larger swells, while Mediterranean spots average 1-2 meters.
Wave Period Importance
Wave period indicates wave energy. Longer periods (12+ seconds) create powerful, well-formed waves. Short periods (under 8s) create choppy conditions. Pacific coasts typically have longer periods than Atlantic.
Wind & Tide Factors
Offshore winds (from land to sea) create clean wave faces. Tides dramatically affect reef and point breaks. In Indonesia, many breaks only work at mid-high tide, while UK beach breaks vary throughout tide cycles.