Right here’s a amusing reality: Sweden has 2,000 miles of beach. That’s greater than double that of California (because the crow flies and now not together with all of the nooks and crannies — however nonetheless).

The issue is, a minimum of from a browsing point of view, that Sweden’s beach is most commonly certain through the Baltic Sea. And yeah, that’s now not the most important wave-producing frame of water on this planet; however because it seems, Sweden has its moments.

Are living to Sea, a brand new full-length movie starring Swedish surfer Freddie Meadows, showcases the fight of attempting to find waves within the Baltic, with all its long flat spells and low heaving slabs – which you’ll be able to watch beneath.

After we stuck up with Meadows previous this 12 months, he advised us about what it’s like chasing swell in his place of origin:

“There are particular forecasts the place you simply know that the spot’s going to fireplace. The nights earlier than which might be sleepless. Then there are the charts which might be extra for exploring, alternatively that most certainly way you’re lacking certain surf elsewhere, even supposing it’s onshore.

“Forged swells with correct partitions and length are few and a ways between right here, so it’s at all times just a little disturbing making selections once they floor. Some charts glance promising most effective to vanish inside of an afternoon of arrival.”

Chilly? Sure. Tubes? Additionally sure.

And, after all, we needed to ask him about that slab, which you’ll be able to see in all its glory on the 9:36 mark above:

“It is likely one of the waves I are living for up right here. I name her the Queen of the Baltic. It’s an improbable position, and someplace that implies such a lot to me. Each and every time I’m fortunate sufficient to be there and enjoy the facility, it’s turn into a milestone in my lifestyles.

“And browsing there’s thoughts blowing. A mix of awe, glory, nerves and frustration. I at all times have a type of peace all over those classes, a sense that there’s completely nowhere else on this planet I’m intended to be at that second, in a position to do anything else for it.”