201 – Surf Forecast Insights: From Ocean Sensors to Your Screen

Today, we’re excited to welcome our second non-German-speaking
guest: Mehdi El Fadil.
Mehdi is the mastermind behind the surf forecast app Gonna.Surf,
which currently focuses on providing highly accurate swell
predictions for the Canary Islands.


In this episode, Mehdi breaks down where surf forecast data
actually comes from and how to interpret it for planning the
perfect surf trip. We take a deep dive into his app, talk about
what sets Gonna.Surf apart from other forecasting tools, and
explore how his passion project aims to make surfing not only
more precise, but also more enjoyable for everyone.


While most surfers simply go with the flow, checking whatever
data is available and paddling out, Mehdi is all about
understanding the theory behind the numbers. And yet, he’s not
just a data guy: he’s also a dedicated, passionate surfer
himself.