About the site
SurfHog turns coastal data into a usable record
SurfHog is an independent surf, weather and marine-data site run from Cornwall by software developer and surfer Dave Barnwell. It combines current conditions with a long-running observation archive so people can inspect what happened, not only what was forecast.
Why SurfHog exists
The site began in 2003 as a way to make local surf and weather information easier to use. Its scope now includes wave-buoy observations around the UK and Atlantic Europe, sea temperatures, forecasts, webcams and historical views. The archive is the core: stable pages preserve coverage, source and quality information alongside the measurements.
Who is responsible
Dave is a software architect and full-stack developer with more than three decades of software experience. He lives in Cornwall and has built SurfHog as a long-term side project. The site is not operated by an observation provider or a public authority.
Editorial and data approach
SurfHog identifies the original provider, keeps observed and forecast values distinct, converts measurements into consistent display units and applies documented checks before producing comparisons. Derived reports link back to supporting station pages and state their completeness rules. The full process and its limitations are described on the data and methodology page.
Corrections, research and press contact
If a station name, attribution or published figure looks wrong, please send the page URL, the value in question and any source evidence. Corrections are checked against the stored observation and the provider record.
Email dave@surfhog.co.uk or use the contact form. Journalists can also find downloadable material and reuse guidance on the press page.