Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #209187 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Marc Beatty, Surfing Magazine
Can't wait to see the new book. I have a copy of the The World Stormrider Guide on my desk. Best book I've ever bought.

From the Publisher
Continental Stormrider Guides are designed as useful tools for surfers to increase their knowledge and understanding of the coastal fringes of Earth’s largest land masses. The subtleties of this dynamic zone, where land meets sea, shape the waves which create the places where surfing is practiced and defined. More than just directories of surf spots, Stormrider Guides include illuminating appraisals of the ocean and beach environment along with authoritative discussions of the surf culture that feeds off this interaction.

North America is perhaps the most fertile surf continent on this watery planet. Its immense littoral range is washed by the mightiest oceans, gulfs, and lakes. Here, a surfer will discover an endless supply of wave-riding possibilities. But all of this wealth is jeopardized both by natural cycles and by man’s continuing poor stewardship of the vulnerable ocean environment.

With its far-reaching exploration of the pioneering American surfers and innovators, this book is a celebration of the rich mosaic of modern surf culture in North America. This diverse tribe of surfers cherish equally the warm beachbreaks of Florida, the icy reef waves of Lake Superior, the chill wilderness peaks of Alaska or the crowded pointbreaks of Southern California. Each is chasing a taste of perfection, each one wants the free ride. Remember this wherever you go – get wet, give thanks, and share a smile. That is surfing’s reward.

Customer Reviews

best guide to world spots
although its not as in depth as europe or NA stormrider guiders, The world stormrider guide part 1 gives you some valueble information including color maps, when to go . It even tells you the science of surfing, how swells and tides work. If you are curious about the spots that are around the world, i recommend you buy this book.

The Best Published Surf Spots
Given that I'm an avid surfer/traveller, I decided to educate myself on surf spots outside of the United States when I began forays into the surf beyond the west coast of the United States. I purchased Surfer Magazine's set of global surf guides as well as other guidebooks as well. My first encounter with the Stormrider Surf Guide series was with my purchase of the Stormrider Guide to Europe about three years ago. Finding the Stormrider Surf Guide to Europe infinitely helpful -- I surfed some of the most amazing spots that were revealed by the guidebook in France, Spain and Portugal -- I decided to purchase the Stormrider Surf Guide to the World when I discovered that its release.

The World book is obviously not as detailed as its Europe counterpart. Given that the former covers EVERYWHERE and the latter focuses on a specific continent (and its outlying islands), the World book cannot afford to give you as much in-depth information as the Europe book did -- otherwise it would contain more volumes than the collected words of Winston Churchill.

This being said, the World book is extremely helpful in locating the general spots of the world that would pique any travelling surfer's interest. The photos, charts, diagrams and insider-information makes surfing in a foreign country less stressful and more enjoyable.

Again, as the title of this review suggests, the World book does indeed do a wonderful job of providing in-depth information on the more popular (hence, "best") published surf spots around the globe. If you wish to find the "secret spots" that "go off" you'll need to spend more time in wherever faraway land you've decided to surf. Get a chance to meet the locals, enjoy the spots you surf at and hide this book underneath the seat of your rental car. The Stormrider Guide to the World is your best bet to finding fun waves in foreign places.

Take care and don't forget your passport.