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The Stormrider Surf Guide Indonesia and the Indian Ocean

 

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Indonesia and the Indian Ocean

Book Details

Author: Bruce Sutherland
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Wilderness Press (March 15, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 095624551X
ISBN-13: 978-0956245519
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

 

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SYNOPSIS

"The Stormrider Surf Guide Indonesia & the Indian Ocean" lifts the lid on what many believe are the best waves in the world. Cruise the exotic, swell-soaked shores of the Mentawais, Bali, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, then take a voyage of discovery around the isolated islands of the warm Indian Ocean.

Stunning photos bring the waves to life and the crucial stats on swell, wind, tide and weather are just some of the reasons this indispensable surf guide should be top of the packing list. Introduction Pages include: Meteorology and Oceanography; Ocean Environment; Surf Culture; Stormrider Hotspots; and, Off the map overview. Surf Zones contains: Surf break descriptions; Stormrider Symbols; When to go; Swell and weather stats; Travel Information; and, Surf business locators. Zoom-in Surf Zones features: Complete Stormrider Symbols; Expanded break descriptions; and, in-depth Travel Information.

The author is Bruce Sutherland, a director of Low Pressure, and co-author of The Stormrider Guide Europe, The Stormrider Guide North America and The World Stormrider Guide trilogy has 30 years extensive experience of surfing and travelling. Contributions also come from the Low Pressure team as well as numerous respected surf journalists including Antony Colas, who has travelled across the world, surfing in over 50 countries.