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surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide

surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide

By: John Seaton Callahan
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These podcasts offer an overview of surf exploration projects conducted by the surfEXPLORE Group across a variety of global locations, many of which were previously unrecognised surfing destinations. The material, from the new book surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide consistently highlight the seasonal nature of surfing conditions in each region, emphasising the importance of timing trips to coincide with optimal swell and wind, whether from the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean or South China Sea.John Seaton Callahan Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The surfEXPLORE Podcast, Episode 10 INDIA the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Dec 21 2025

    This narrative chronicles a pioneering maritime expedition to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a remote archipelago that serves as one of the world's final frontiers for surf exploration. The author details the geographical and cultural tapestry of the region, noting the ancient indigenous lineages that have remained isolated for millennia, including the famously uncontacted residents of North Sentinel Island. By documenting the first professional surfing ventures into these restricted waters, the text highlights the discovery of world-class waves such as Kumari Point and the unique challenges of navigating Indian government regulations. Ultimately, the account serves as a tribute to the spirit of adventure, illustrating how these untouched breaks remain largely unridden due to their extreme isolation and the protective seclusion of the local tribes.

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    14 mins
  • The surfEXPLORE Podcast, Episode 9 INDIA Diu Island and Gujarat State
    Dec 14 2025

    This text chronicles a unique surf exploration trip to Diu Island and the surrounding Gujarat state in India, a region with a deep history as a former Portuguese colony until its incorporation into India in 1961. A diverse group of surfers journeyed to this area, which was known to be historically un-surfed, to seek out rideable waves during the hot pre-monsoon season. The explorers successfully found consistent windswell waves on Diu and later discovered better conditions, including a promising right-hand point break at Diu Head on the mainland, validating their prediction that the area would be exposed to Arabian Sea swell. Notably, the group was explicitly prohibited from surfing near the historic Diu Fort, which serves as a working jail, but later capitalised on a forecasted long-period groundswell to find and surf the best waves of the trip near a remote Hindu temple.

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    11 mins
  • The surfEXPLORE Podcast, Episode 8 HAITI Sud-Est
    Dec 7 2025

    This travelogue details an exploration of the surf potential near Jacmel, Haiti, a historic French colonial port and a vital destination known for its annual Carnival festival and distinctive art scene. The area, particularly the seaside district of Kabik, is identified as a consistent surfing location, benefiting from seasonal tradewinds that generate reliable swell on the coral reefs. Although the city of Jacmel suffered significant destruction from the 2010 earthquake, it maintains its appeal with restored architecture and a few operational hotels, though the poverty is evident in the prevalence of plastic rubbish at river mouths. Crucially, Kabik is noted as the sole area in Haiti with a small group of local surfers, relying on visiting surfers to provide them with necessary gear.

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    12 mins
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