Free tools

Free tools from Surfing Hubs

Scout the map, time the seasons, and plan your route. Every tool here is free, works on the web and in the Surfing Hubs app, and needs no account to get started.

Route Planner
Drop stops on a map and watch distance and drive time add up. Export a GPX or share the link.
Open Route Planner
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything Map
Surf Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Surf Clubs
Gear Checklists
Printable, save-as-you-go packing lists. Tick items off and pull them up on your phone.
Open Gear Checklists
Maintenance Schedules
Pick your equipment and get its full service schedule. Add your usage to turn intervals into dates.
Open Maintenance Schedules
Ask the Guide
Ask anything about where to go, gear, or conditions and get a straight answer. Free, no signup.
Open Ask the Guide
Wetsuit Guide
The water temperature at any surf spot this week, and what each wetsuit maker's own chart says to wear in it.
Open Wetsuit Guide

Free to use, no paywall
No signup to get started
Built into the free Surfing Hubs app

Surf Clubs

Your crew deserves a home base

A free surf club page in the directory, plus real member tools in the app. Set up in about a minute.

Roster & link invites
Group chat
Events & RSVPs
Live outing map

Start your surf club Find your surf club

Already in the directory

15 surf clubs

Common questions

Free tools, answered.

Yes. Every tool listed here is free to use. There's no subscription and no paywall. They're part of how Surfing Hubs stays useful whether or not you ever sign up.

No account is needed to start using the tools. A free account only adds syncing, so your saved spots and plans follow you across the web and the app.

Yes, every tool works in a mobile browser, and they're all built into the free Surfing Hubs app too, so you can pull them up in the field.

Many of the tools are community-sourced, so the more locals add, the better they get. Look for the "add" option inside a tool, or get the app to contribute from the field.

Resources

More to explore

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.

All videos

YouTube
How to Surf | 7 Tips Beginners Need to Know to Start Surfing
Barefoot Surf
YouTube
How To Surf For Beginners | TUTORIAL #1
KitePaddleSurf
YouTube
"Learn To Surf" Natural Surf Technique for beginner surfers. Equipment, how to pop-up, catching wave
Frank Caronna-Natural Surf Technique
YouTube
How to Pop Up on a Surfboard | Beginner Take Off Technique
Barefoot Surf
YouTube
How to Pop Up like Advanced Surfers - The Standard Take Off | How to Surf
Barefoot Surf
YouTube
Master Your POP UP Technique With This Strategy | SURF LESSON
Kale Brock (Kale Brock)