Ocean understanding, one observation at a time

Terms of use

Educational use

Use these pages to understand concepts, not to certify conditions or replace trained local judgment.

What this website provides

Quivfunalmanc.surf provides general educational material about waves, forecast terminology, tides, wind and common ocean hazards. It is not a forecast provider, navigation service, rescue service, medical service or provider of personalised instruction. Reading these pages does not create a professional advisory relationship.

Ocean conditions and personal decisions

Conditions can change rapidly and vary over short distances. The site cannot assess your ability, equipment, health, local currents, submerged hazards or access to help. No chart, example, photograph or explanation here states that a beach is safe. Follow current official notices, closures and lifeguard instructions, and seek qualified instruction appropriate to your activity.

Examples, accuracy and availability

Panels labelled illustrative are invented teaching examples, not current conditions or predictions for a named location. Photographs are illustrative and not live reports. We aim for clear explanations, but material may contain errors, omissions or outdated information. Availability, completeness and uninterrupted operation are not guaranteed. Please report possible errors through the contact page.

Use of the message tool

The contact tool prepares text in your browser. Copying or downloading does not submit or send a message. You are responsible for reviewing the draft, protecting any saved copies and choosing whether to send it using your email service. Do not use the tool to prepare unlawful, abusive or harmful content.

Content and external sources

Site text and design are protected by applicable intellectual-property law. You may link to pages and make uses permitted by law. For substantial reproduction or republication, request permission. Third-party material remains subject to its own rights and licensing conditions.

External links are provided for further reading. We do not control the accuracy, availability or policies of other websites. References to NOAA, the Met Office, the RNLI, the US National Weather Service or Surf Life Saving Australia do not imply affiliation or endorsement. Quivfunalmanc.surf is not affiliated with these organisations.

Limits and statutory rights

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the site is provided without warranties about fitness for a particular purpose, and we are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on general educational content. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including any applicable liability for fraud or death or personal injury caused by negligence. Mandatory consumer and other statutory rights remain unaffected.

Updates and questions

These terms may be updated when the site changes. The effective date identifies the published version. For a question about these terms, email [email protected]. See also our privacy notice and cookie notice.