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Surfing Wave Period [EXPLAINED]

BySteve Beale September 2, 2021August 24, 2021

Wave period is the average time in seconds between waves over a minute. The longer the time between the waves, the higher the period in seconds and the better quality the waves, because it means the waves have had time to organize after a storm. Let me explain more. Wave Period on Your Surf Forecast…

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Wind in a Surf Forecast – Step-by-Step Guide

BySteve Beale August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

Wind is really important in a surf forecast since the direction of the wind affects quality while the speed of the wind magnifies this effect. Generally, the best wind for surfing is usually a light offshore wind or no wind at all. The lighter the wind, the better, but days without wind are rare so…