SwellOracle resources
SwellOracle Resources and Policies
Use this directory to find the right SwellOracle resource, whether you are learning to read swell, checking a data source or looking for account policies.
SwellOracle Academy
Open AcademyStep-by-step lessons on swell, period, direction, buoys, wind and forecast uncertainty.
Surf swell glossary
Open glossaryPlain-language definitions for buoy, period, direction, wind sea, groundswell and marine model.
Data sources
View data sourcesWhich providers supply observations or models, and how coverage is labelled.
Methodology
Read methodologyHow SwellOracle separates physical observations, model estimates, timestamps and unavailable history.
About the creator
Meet the creatorMeet PhD. Jorge Cornejo, the marine biologist who creates and reviews SwellOracle's editorial content.
Central Chile surf-data guide
Read the guideA practical framework for interpreting regional model context across Pichilemu, Punta de Lobos and Reñaca.
Can I trust this surf reading?
Read the guideA practical framework for checking source, timestamp, consistency and local confirmation before a session.
Editorial policy
Read editorial policyWho reviews content, how sources are attributed and how to request a correction.
Data verification and corrections
Report a data issueHow to report an inaccurate station, source, coordinate or reading.
Help and frequently asked questions
Open helpAnswers about buoy readings, models, timestamps, wind and responsible use.
What's new
Read updatesProduct updates and release notes for the website and app.
Legal and policies
Open legal pagesPrivacy, terms, subscriptions, refunds and contact information.
Practical takeaway
Each resource explains a different part of the product; start with Academy for learning and Methodology for how data is handled.