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.

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.

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.

The surfEXPLORE team embarked on a journey to the least-visited area of Haiti, the far northwest Atlantic coast, during the winter north swell season to seek out unridden waves. Their expedition involved a challenging drive through a sparsely populated and dry region, ultimately leading to the discovery of promising rivermouth setups and a reef break wave that they were likely the first to surf. A significant subplot details the legal battle surrounding the proposed cruise ship port development on Ile de Tortue (Turtle Island), which has halted a major tourism project due to conflicting claims dating back to 1970. The explorers’ return journey was nearly disastrous as they navigated a dangerously deteriorated and muddy mountain track, highlighting the severe infrastructure challenges in this remote part of Haiti.

The account details a surf expedition along the largely unexplored south coast of Haiti, an area receiving consistent swell but lacking any established surf culture or information.

The surfEXPLORE Group navigated to remote locations like Grosse Caye and Ile á Vache, where they discovered excellent surfing conditions on a left point break but encountered logistical hurdles, notably an engine seizure on their boat due to the operator's negligence and a challenging rescue effort.

Alongside the pursuit of waves, the narrative highlights the pervasive presence of local folklore and belief in zombies, dramatically illustrated by a harrowing roadside encounter, underscoring the deep-seated presence of Voodoo and its associated cultural fears in these isolated regions.

Ultimately, the journey confirmed the existence of superb, uncrowded surfing spots while navigating the country's unique and sometimes intimidating local environment.

The source recounts the journey of the surfEXPLORE Group to Gabon, Central Africa, with the primary objective of surfing the rarely visited point breaks in the far south at Mayumba.

Due to the challenging logistics—including a car crash sidelining their initial contact, the need for a long drive through the vast equatorial forest, and the necessity of navigating the French-speaking region known as “Françafrique”—the group hired a long-distance taxi, or taxi-brousse, driven by Auguste.

After days of travel, enduring encounters like the smell of bushmeat being prepared, they reached Mayumba during the optimal winter swell season and successfully surfed pristine, remote waves, even overcoming bureaucratic hurdles and high fees to access Mayumba National Park. The trip concluded with a memorable return

This excerpt from "surfEXPLORE Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide" chronicles the challenging journey of John Seaton Callahan and The surfEXPLORE Group to find waves in the remote volcanic archipelago of Comoros, near Madagascar.

The narrative highlights the extreme difficulty of travel and the near-total lack of general tourism, largely attributed to the islands' history of political instability and pervasive government corruption.

Key themes include the chaos of inter-island ferry travel—where the uncomfortable, often cancelled journeys culminated in passengers violently vomiting into plastic bags—and the extortionate demands of local officials upon arrival.

Despite these logistical nightmares, the explorers successfully surfed uncrowded breaks, such as the ominously named "Dead Fisherman’s Point"

The surfEXPLORE Podcast, Episode 3, CHINA Hainan Island, surfing in the south China Sea with The surfEXPLORE Group - point waves and beachbreaks, swell generated by the northeast monsoon, source materials from the new book surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide from Schiffer Publishing.

These excerpts recount various surf exploration projects undertaken by the "surfEXPLORE Group" across numerous developing and politically volatile global regions, highlighting the challenges and discoveries involved in finding unridden waves. The narratives consistently detail the seasonal nature of surfing conditions and the logistical complexities of travel, including dealing with poor infrastructure, high costs, bureaucratic hurdles like visas and permits (e.g., in Angola, Indonesia's Papua provinces, and Western Sahara), and even direct political unrest (e.g., in Liberia, Eastern Samar, and the Comoros). Across destinations like Angola, Taiwan, and the Philippines, the texts also show how political and economic history influences local development and interaction with visitors, often revealing waves previously unknown to the surfing community.