Welcome to Swell Intel
This is your hub for mastering the lineup and getting the most out of SurfMatch. We’ll be dropping actionable guides on how to read live buoy data, deep dives into local wind mechanics, and behind-the-scenes updates on new app features and spot additions. Whether you want to outsmart global weather models or just see what we’re building next, you’re in the right place.
September 30, 2026
SurfMatch - The Next Evolution
Track offshore storms and wave energy up to 500 miles out. Explore the new SurfMatch Pro Live Ocean Radar powered by Vaisala Xweather environmental data.
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September 30, 2026
Wetsuit Recycling with Surfrider Atlantic
SurfMatch founder Cory King joins Surfrider Atlantic to support the Wetsuit Reincarnation program, upcycling old neoprene from Nova Scotia landfills.
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August 11, 2026
SurfMatch Intelligence- The Engine
Discover how SurfMatch translates complex ocean buoy telemetry and localized bathymetry into a clean, deterministic AI engine for precise surf forecasting.
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July 31, 2026
Simple by Design: The Tech Behind the SurfMatch Score
Discover why SurfMatch translates complex ocean buoy telemetry, bathymetry, and swell data into a clean, visual go/no-go SurfMatch Score—eliminating forecast overload.
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July 28, 2026
The Forerunners: Why the Longest Waves Arrive First. How to tell if the swell is building, or fading.
Learn how to read offshore buoys and wave periods to spot the “forerunners“—the fastest, longest-period waves that signal a massive building groundswell.
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July 26, 2026
The Ghost Swell: How to Spot Hidden Secondary Energy Before Your Local App Sees It
Discover how to spot hidden secondary swells that standard surf apps miss by analyzing wave energy spectra, directional spread, and offshore ocean buoys.
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July 25, 2026
The Myth of the “Average“ Wave Height: Why Your App is Setting You Up to Get Skunked
Why looking at a single numerical wave height in standard weather apps is setting you up to get skunked. We break down how wave energy distributions, set frequencies, and local bathymetry mean a “3-foot“ day at a punchy reef break hits completely differently than a “3-foot“ day at a fat beach break.
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July 13, 2026
When Sharks Follow the Thermometer
Discover how surfers can use sea-surface temperatures, lunar phases, and offshore ocean buoy data to track marine life and predict shark activity in the lineup.
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July 3, 2026
Why Your Surf Forecast is Always Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Let’s talk about how global GFS models often fail at the local beach level due to wind shadowing and bathymetry. How does using localized data and proprietary scoring fix this?
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