The first and only guide to all the world's most famous waves, specially written for surfers by a collaboration of the world's leading surf experts. Its functional design, with images from the world's leading surf photographers and accurate relief and line maps, make it the indespensible and only complete world reference guide to wave sport locations.
A complete relief atlas combined with a crucial travel guide, giving information necessary when selecting a surf destination anywhere in the world. It informs where the main surf areas are in each country and includes detailed information on the surf, climate, consistancy, when to go and when not to go, dangers, costs, crowds, visas, equipment, night life, culture, transport, accommodation and water quality.
Contents: ● Meteorology and Oceanography ● Europe ● Africa ● Indian Ocean Islands ● East Asia ● Australia ● Pacific Ocean Islands ● North America ● Central America and The Caribbean ● South America
Antony Colas has travelled the world, surfing in over 30 countries. He has written for the 'Stormrider Guide Europe', The Surf Report and many well known surfing magazines. Contributions also come from the Low Pressure team as well as numerous respected surf journalists from around the world.