Site Update - New Wave Articles Now Available
What can we say - essential if you want to be a surfer. Now you can find out everything you wanted to know about the waves that you surf on. We look at how swell is generated, what makes a good wave, how waves break and more. The article contents are detailed below
How Waves Are Made
Explains how the wind generates swell and what factors go into making a good quality swell.
How Waves Break
Describes how waves form once they come into contact with the coastline. This article also looks at the affect of different factors on the swell and the types of wave that are produced as a result.
Local Factors Affecting Surf Quality
Once the swell has arrived there are several factors that ensure good or bad surf conditions. Tides, local geographic conditions and local weather factors are all included.
Wave Terms Explained
There is quite a bit of wave terminology throughout these articles and you'll probably come across terms you do not know the meaning of - but all is not lost. Use the Wave Terms page as your reference.
What Creates The Ideal Swell For Surfing
Look at the ideal weather pattern for creating a good swell and hopefully good surf.
Types Of Waves
Shows the different types of waves that can be surfed and explains about Reefbreaks, Pointbreaks and Beachbreaks.
So read these and you will know all about waves. Now why not take a look at some of the Wave Pictures that have been submitted to gallery.
Source: Surfing Waves
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