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Terms & Policies
The ocean is inherently dangerous. This application ("SURF BOARD") provides forecasted data for informational purposes only. Actual conditions on the water may differ significantly from model predictions due to local wind, bathymetry, or sensor error.
Do not rely on this tool for safety. Always observe conditions with your own eyes before entering the water. Know your limits. When in doubt, don't paddle out.
By using this site, you agree that SUPR INDEX and Actual Media, LLC are not liable for any injuries, damages, or lost equipment resulting from decisions made based on this data.
This tool aggregates public domain and open-license data from the following scientific organizations:
NOAA / CO-OPS: Tides and Currents data.
CDIP (UCSD): Coastal Data Information Program (Swell Models).
Open-Meteo: Weather and Marine forecast APIs.
We do not own this data. It is presented here in a customized visualization for ease of use. Availability of data depends on the uptime of these third-party services.
We respect your privacy. This is a passive data tool.
No Accounts: You do not need to log in to use this site. We do not collect names, emails, or passwords.
Local Storage: We use your browser's "Local Storage" to save your dashboard layout preferences (which widgets are where). This data lives on your device and is never sent to our servers.
Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.
Logs: Standard server access logs (IP address, User Agent) are retained briefly for security and debugging purposes only.
1. License: You are granted a revocable, non-exclusive license to use this website for personal, non-commercial use.
2. Prohibited Use: Automated scraping of this dashboard that bypasses our security checks is prohibited. If you need API access, please contact us directly.
3. "As Is": This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Last Updated: December 2025
Local Roots, Public Interest.
A SURF BOARD is a project by SUPR INDEX; a one-man design & technology lab.
We are building a suite of not-obnoxious tools and experiments for Santa Barbara - and maybe beyond.
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