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Why Waves Get Bigger (and Sometimes Smaller): A Look at Surf Forecasting and Shoaling

Let’s say your favorite surf forecast app is showing 2–3 ft waves at your local beach tomorrow. But you check the …

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Surf Forecasting 101: Part 3 - How Refraction Can Align Waves with the Surf Spot

In section 2, we looked at how unique features of the ocean floor can amplify and shape waves. In this section, we will …

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Surf Forecasting 101: Part 2 - How Bathymetry Can Amplify Waves

In part 1 we looked at shoaling and how it can amplify waves. In this part, we will look at how unique features of the …

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