About Kelp Pie
A clearer view of the coast.
Kelp Pie is an independent surf directory by Paul Harwood. Find a free camera, check a simple surf and wind outlook, or discover a local shaper and their boards.
Cameras, from their owners
Camera links open on the original host’s website. We check the public player, the coast it shows and its map location when researching a listing. Hosts can change their links or access, so a listing is not a promise of uninterrupted live video. Nearby views are labelled separately from cameras at the break.
A small, useful forecast
Forecast data comes through Open-Meteo, using UKMO Seamless wind, ECMWF waves and Météo-France swell information where available. Popular spots use a regularly refreshed shared cache; other forecasts load on demand. The outlook shows its saved update time, and older data is labelled. Modelled surf height is an estimate, not a measurement of every breaking wave.
Tide predictions use nearby gauge harmonics where supported. Local conditions, access and hazards need a check at the beach. The credits page explains the data, maps and licences.
Independent makers
We research local board makers through their own websites. Named models and individual stock boards are kept separate; published sizes, prices and availability stay attributed to the maker. Check their current page before ordering.
Corrections welcome
Found a changed camera link, a misplaced pin or a board detail to correct? Email paul@kelp-pie.co.uk with the page and the original source.