{
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2025-01-19",
  "spots": [
    {
      "id": "pipeline",
      "name": "Pipeline",
      "location": {
        "region": "North Shore",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "Hawaii",
        "latitude": 21.665,
        "longitude": -158.0539,
        "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "coral reef",
        "crowd_level": "very_high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "expert",
        "recommended": "expert",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "N",
          "NW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 4.6,
        "swell_period_min": 10,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "NE",
          "SE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid_rising",
          "mid_falling"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "shallow reef",
        "strong currents",
        "crowds",
        "heavy waves"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "showers"
      ],
      "description": "World-famous barreling left at Banzai Pipeline. One of the most dangerous and respected waves on Earth.",
      "local_tips": "Best December-February. Paddle out from the channel. Respect the locals and the lineup."
    },
    {
      "id": "sunset_beach",
      "name": "Sunset Beach",
      "location": {
        "region": "North Shore",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "Hawaii",
        "latitude": 21.6789,
        "longitude": -158.0417,
        "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "right_and_left",
        "bottom": "reef and sand",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "advanced",
        "recommended": "expert",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "N",
          "NW",
          "W"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.8,
        "swell_size_max_m": 7.6,
        "swell_period_min": 12,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "NE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "all"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "shifting peaks",
        "strong currents",
        "size"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms"
      ],
      "description": "Powerful, shifty peak that holds big swells. A proving ground for big wave surfers.",
      "local_tips": "Know the lineup and be prepared to paddle. Currents can push you down the beach."
    },
    {
      "id": "waikiki",
      "name": "Waikiki",
      "location": {
        "region": "South Shore",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "Hawaii",
        "latitude": 21.2766,
        "longitude": -157.8278,
        "timezone": "Pacific/Honolulu"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "reef",
        "crowd_level": "very_high",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "beginner",
        "recommended": "all",
        "beginner_friendly": true
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 0.6,
        "swell_size_max_m": 1.8,
        "swell_period_min": 8,
        "wind_direction": [
          "NE",
          "E"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "summer"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "crowds",
        "reef",
        "boats"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "showers",
        "rentals",
        "lessons"
      ],
      "description": "The birthplace of modern surfing. Long, gentle rollers perfect for learning.",
      "local_tips": "Best May-September. Get lessons if you're a beginner. Watch for boat traffic."
    },
    {
      "id": "mavericks",
      "name": "Mavericks",
      "location": {
        "region": "Northern California",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "California",
        "latitude": 37.495,
        "longitude": -122.4967,
        "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "rock reef",
        "crowd_level": "low",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "expert",
        "recommended": "expert",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "NW",
          "W"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 4.6,
        "swell_size_max_m": 18.3,
        "swell_period_min": 15,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "NE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid_incoming"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "shark territory",
        "cold water",
        "rocks",
        "extreme size",
        "strong currents"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "limited parking"
      ],
      "description": "Legendary big wave spot. Only for the most experienced big wave surfers.",
      "local_tips": "Invitation only for the contest. Bring thick wetsuit (5/4mm+). Jet ski recommended."
    },
    {
      "id": "huntington_beach",
      "name": "Huntington Beach",
      "location": {
        "region": "Southern California",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "California",
        "latitude": 33.6553,
        "longitude": -117.9992,
        "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "beach",
        "wave_direction": "right_and_left",
        "bottom": "sand",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "beginner",
        "recommended": "intermediate",
        "beginner_friendly": true
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW",
          "W"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 0.9,
        "swell_size_max_m": 3.0,
        "swell_period_min": 10,
        "wind_direction": [
          "N",
          "NE",
          "E"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "summer",
          "fall"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "crowds",
        "pier"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "showers",
        "rentals",
        "lessons"
      ],
      "description": "Surf City USA. Consistent beach break with peaks up and down the beach.",
      "local_tips": "North and south of the pier have different vibes. Morning glass is common."
    },
    {
      "id": "san_onofre",
      "name": "San Onofre",
      "location": {
        "region": "Southern California",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "California",
        "latitude": 33.3753,
        "longitude": -117.5689,
        "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "cobblestone and sand",
        "crowd_level": "medium",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "beginner",
        "recommended": "all",
        "beginner_friendly": true
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 0.6,
        "swell_size_max_m": 1.8,
        "swell_period_min": 8,
        "wind_direction": [
          "N",
          "NE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "summer"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "cobblestone entry"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "camping"
      ],
      "description": "Classic California longboard wave. Mellow, fun, and historic.",
      "local_tips": "Bring booties for the cobblestones. Old Man's is the main break."
    },
    {
      "id": "trestles",
      "name": "Trestles",
      "location": {
        "region": "Southern California",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "California",
        "latitude": 33.3817,
        "longitude": -117.5886,
        "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right_and_left",
        "bottom": "cobblestone",
        "crowd_level": "very_high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW",
          "W"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 0.9,
        "swell_size_max_m": 3.0,
        "swell_period_min": 10,
        "wind_direction": [
          "N",
          "NE",
          "E"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "low",
          "mid"
        ],
        "season": [
          "summer",
          "fall"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "crowds",
        "aggressive locals"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking at Carl's Jr."
      ],
      "description": "World-class cobblestone point break. Home to WSL Championship Tour events.",
      "local_tips": "1-mile walk from parking. Lowers is the main peak. Respect the lineup."
    },
    {
      "id": "rincon",
      "name": "Rincon",
      "location": {
        "region": "Central California",
        "country": "USA",
        "state": "California",
        "latitude": 34.3742,
        "longitude": -119.4761,
        "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "cobblestone",
        "crowd_level": "very_high",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "W",
          "NW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 3.7,
        "swell_period_min": 12,
        "wind_direction": [
          "N",
          "NE",
          "E"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "low",
          "mid"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "crowds",
        "sea urchins"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms"
      ],
      "description": "The Queen of the Coast. Perfect peeling right points on the right swell.",
      "local_tips": "Best December-February. The Indicator, Rivermouth, and Cove are the three sections."
    },
    {
      "id": "teahupoo",
      "name": "Teahupo'o",
      "location": {
        "region": "Tahiti",
        "country": "French Polynesia",
        "state": null,
        "latitude": -17.8368,
        "longitude": -149.2584,
        "timezone": "Pacific/Tahiti"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "left",
        "bottom": "shallow coral reef",
        "crowd_level": "low",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "expert",
        "recommended": "expert",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 6.1,
        "swell_period_min": 12,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "NE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "extremely shallow reef",
        "heavy waves",
        "localism"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "boat access only"
      ],
      "description": "One of the heaviest waves in the world. Thick, hollow barrels over very shallow reef.",
      "local_tips": "Boat access required. Local guides recommended. Watch from the channel first."
    },
    {
      "id": "nazare",
      "name": "Nazar\u00e9",
      "location": {
        "region": "Central Portugal",
        "country": "Portugal",
        "state": null,
        "latitude": 39.6025,
        "longitude": -9.0706,
        "timezone": "Europe/Lisbon"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "beach",
        "wave_direction": "right_and_left",
        "bottom": "sand",
        "crowd_level": "low",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "expert",
        "recommended": "expert",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "NW",
          "W"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 9.1,
        "swell_size_max_m": 30.5,
        "swell_period_min": 15,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "SE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "extreme size",
        "currents",
        "cold water"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "lighthouse viewing"
      ],
      "description": "Home to the biggest waves ever surfed. An underwater canyon focuses enormous swells.",
      "local_tips": "Tow-in only. Support team essential. World record waves happen here."
    },
    {
      "id": "hossegor",
      "name": "Hossegor",
      "location": {
        "region": "Landes",
        "country": "France",
        "state": null,
        "latitude": 43.6676,
        "longitude": -1.4412,
        "timezone": "Europe/Paris"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "beach",
        "wave_direction": "right_and_left",
        "bottom": "sand",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "W",
          "NW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 4.6,
        "swell_period_min": 10,
        "wind_direction": [
          "E",
          "SE"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid_incoming"
        ],
        "season": [
          "fall",
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "powerful shorebreak",
        "currents",
        "crowds"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "rentals",
        "surf shops"
      ],
      "description": "The European Pipeline. Powerful beach breaks with hollow barrels.",
      "local_tips": "La Gravi\u00e8re is the heaviest section. September-October has best conditions."
    },
    {
      "id": "jeffreys_bay",
      "name": "Jeffreys Bay",
      "location": {
        "region": "Eastern Cape",
        "country": "South Africa",
        "state": null,
        "latitude": -34.0407,
        "longitude": 24.9309,
        "timezone": "Africa/Johannesburg"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "sand and rock",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "SW",
          "S"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 3.7,
        "swell_period_min": 12,
        "wind_direction": [
          "W",
          "NW"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "low",
          "mid"
        ],
        "season": [
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "sharks",
        "cold water",
        "crowds"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "surf shops"
      ],
      "description": "One of the best right-hand point breaks in the world. Long, fast, perfect walls.",
      "local_tips": "Supertubes is the most famous section. Winter (June-August) is prime season."
    },
    {
      "id": "uluwatu",
      "name": "Uluwatu",
      "location": {
        "region": "Bukit Peninsula",
        "country": "Indonesia",
        "state": "Bali",
        "latitude": -8.8294,
        "longitude": 115.0853,
        "timezone": "Asia/Makassar"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "reef",
        "wave_direction": "left",
        "bottom": "coral reef",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "S",
          "SW"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 4.6,
        "swell_period_min": 10,
        "wind_direction": [
          "SE",
          "E"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "dry_season"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "reef",
        "currents",
        "crowds",
        "cave access"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "restaurants",
        "surf shops"
      ],
      "description": "World-class left reef break. Multiple sections from The Peak to Racetrack.",
      "local_tips": "Access through the famous cave. Dry season (May-October) is best. Booties recommended."
    },
    {
      "id": "bells_beach",
      "name": "Bells Beach",
      "location": {
        "region": "Victoria",
        "country": "Australia",
        "state": "Victoria",
        "latitude": -38.3714,
        "longitude": 144.2803,
        "timezone": "Australia/Melbourne"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "reef",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "excellent"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "SW",
          "S"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 1.2,
        "swell_size_max_m": 4.6,
        "swell_period_min": 12,
        "wind_direction": [
          "N",
          "NW"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "mid",
          "high"
        ],
        "season": [
          "fall",
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "cold water",
        "sharks",
        "rocks"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms"
      ],
      "description": "Australia's most famous surf spot. Home to the Rip Curl Pro since 1973.",
      "local_tips": "Easter is the Rip Curl Pro. Rincon section can be epic. Water is cold year-round."
    },
    {
      "id": "gold_coast",
      "name": "Gold Coast",
      "location": {
        "region": "Queensland",
        "country": "Australia",
        "state": "Queensland",
        "latitude": -28.0167,
        "longitude": 153.4,
        "timezone": "Australia/Brisbane"
      },
      "characteristics": {
        "break_type": "point",
        "wave_direction": "right",
        "bottom": "sand",
        "crowd_level": "high",
        "water_quality": "good"
      },
      "skill_levels": {
        "minimum": "intermediate",
        "recommended": "advanced",
        "beginner_friendly": false
      },
      "best_conditions": {
        "swell_direction": [
          "E",
          "SE"
        ],
        "swell_size_min_m": 0.9,
        "swell_size_max_m": 3.0,
        "swell_period_min": 8,
        "wind_direction": [
          "W",
          "SW"
        ],
        "tide": [
          "all"
        ],
        "season": [
          "fall",
          "winter"
        ]
      },
      "hazards": [
        "crowds",
        "currents"
      ],
      "facilities": [
        "parking",
        "restrooms",
        "surf shops",
        "rentals"
      ],
      "description": "World-class point breaks. Snapper Rocks, Kirra, and Burleigh are legendary.",
      "local_tips": "Cyclone swells (Feb-April) can be epic. Snapper to Kirra can link up for 2km rides."
    }
  ]
}