BE A FRIEND, SHAREFacebookPinterestTwitterAs a new long period ENE groundswell from Tropical Cyclone Victor (TC Victor) begins to hit our shores in Sydney (a rare treat, especially for the Sydney goofy footer), I thought it would be useful to reflect upon the difference between Groundswell vs. Windswell and Why it Matters to Surfers. Different but… Read More
How Underwater Bathymetry Affects Your Surfing and Choice for Your Next Wave
BE A FRIEND, SHAREFacebookPinterestTwitterHow Underwater Bathymetry Affects Your Surfing and Choice for Your Next Wave Surfers may overlook this concept, but the sport of surfing relies heavily upon science. Surfers use science when designing boards (shape, material) to obtain optimal hydrodynamic properties, and many surfers look to science in the form of weather forecasts for… Read More
Best Surfboard for Which Wave Type?
BE A FRIEND, SHAREFacebookPinterestTwitter Buying a surfboard without considering the waves you will be surfing most and for which the board is intended is a recipe for frustration. Get the best surfboard for your waves and situation. Different surfboard designs are suited to different wave types. Join thousands of other surfers who get the latest surfboard… Read More
What is Swell Period and Why is it Important to Surfers?
BE A FRIEND, SHAREFacebookPinterestTwitter What is Swell Period? Swell Period is the measurement, expressed in seconds, between waves in a ‘set’, or a series of waves grouped together at a regular interval. Get the latest reviews, news and alerts! For example, a swell forecast may predict that a swell of a certain size will arrive… Read More