GLOVE-BOX ESSENTIAL Wave finder is a totally comprehensive, yet micro-sized graphic surf guide to surf spots throughout USA and Hawaii. Instead of using acres of text, breaks have been distilled into miniature data-maps, with icons showing best swell/wind/tide conditions, plus wave type and description. Every decent spot in every state or county is craftily boiled down into a 3 1/2 by 5 inch pocket (or glove pocket) guide. Somehow, there are over 600 maps and 1000 breaks, covering the farthest flung corners of our land in a total of 400 pages. Awesome photography by leading surf lens men completes the picture.

Hawaii in-depth - Several hundred spots and individual maps for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Special Tow-In guide for hell-men. Surf data-charts for each area. Each spot has an individual data-map.

West Coast in-depth - All the worthwhile spots from Southern California to Washington, again with data-map system and surf supplies. Wherever you are, and whatever the conditions, Wave-Finder has you covered.

East Coast in-depth - From Key Biscayne to Northern Maine. The most comprehensive coverage yet for this unique and varied coast. There is also a Puerto Rico section with the top 30 spots around this awesome, fickle island, and a Gulf Coast section covering from West Florida to Texas, and unlocking the mystery of third coast surfing. Wave-Finder USA-Hawaii follows on from the Aussie version, which was an instant best-seller. There’s no tool like it. The data map & icon system makes it quick and easy to flick through your area and look for the best spot for conditions, yet this same system allows for extraordinary detail on tides, winds, swell size & direction, and wave type.

Authors: The editorial and writing team comprises over 50 pros and local heroes, under the editorial eye of Larry Blair & Buzzy Kerbox. Added to the mix are a few “helpers” like Bobby Owens, Dave Yester (15 years of life guarding on the north shore), Cheyne Horan and a large number who kept their names out of the publication for fear of reprisals