Bob Freeman Surf Reporting and Forecasting

... time to retire


My first surf reports and weekend forecasts were broadcast live from Canaveral Pier over WKKO radio back in 1970.
Link to story... My 1st Surf Reports

I launched my DAWN PATROL EYE BALL VISUAL AND DETAILED ANALYSIS website in 1999.

In 2002 Florida Today began publishing my weekend surf forecasts every Friday. And for a short time I reported on a local cable show. My reports were eventually picked up by a dozen other publications.

But now...
I just don't wanna do it anymore.
I just wanna surf

I tried my best to learn how to read weather maps and satellite imagery to forecast when and where waves would form.
I watched swell and wind strengths and their respective directions,

Today there are plenty of on-line tools providing all levels of surf forecasting.
I had several favorites, but I paid close attention to our two near-shore NOAA buoys to help determine current wave variances all along Brevard County beaches.
Buoy 41113 ... 2 mile buoy
Buoy 41114 ... Ft Pierce buoy


I hope my reporting and my best effort attempts at forecasting have been helpful.
I enjoyed doing it all these years.

I'm now watching indicators to plan my next surf session

Best wishes
Surf on

Contact Bob... Send Email Some memories here... BobFreemanSurf.com