Description

The Stormrider Guide North America is the first and only comprehensive reference guide to surfing the North American coastline.

In-depth analysis of the waves, the coastal environment and the rich cultural history of America's passion for wave-riding, combine to make this an authoritative and indispensable tool for the traveling surfer as well as the armchair student.

Detailed descriptions of North America's main surfing areas are accompanied by a set of unique symbols, expressing the optimum conditions for wind, tide and swell.

Crucial input from the Surfrider Foundation grounds a far-reaching environmental appraisal of the continent, investigating pollution, hazards, crowds, consistency and access issues.

Accurate road maps define the coastal regions, while superb images from America's finest surf photographers illuminate the surf, environment and culture.

Painstakingly penned by experienced international surf journalists and expertly edited by the incomparable surf scribe, Drew Kampion, The Stormrider Guide North America is an essential addition to any surfer's quiver.