Wave distance
In this lesson, you’ll learn about how the distance between waves can impact on your energy levels and efficiency in the surf.
Lesson Category: Awareness
Wind and water surface
We’ve learnt previously that wind plays a major role in the creation of waves, it also has a role in what the wave looks like…
Wind, swell and waves
In this lesson, we’re learning about waves. There’s a lot to them, and the more you understand how they’re made up and how they organise…
Types of waves
In this lesson you’re going to learn about the different types of waves you’ll encounter in the surf zone and how they’re formed.
Surf zones
In this lesson we’re learning about the surf zone, which is the area of water from the shoreline to where there are no waves. Learn…
Rip Currents and sand banks
Have you ever wondered why different sections of water on the same beach can look so different? Why is it that there are breaking waves…
Sets and lulls
In this lesson we look at what sets and lulls are, and how to use them to time your swim out, and in, through the…
Putting it all together
In this lesson we’re going to learn how to put together everything you’ve learnt about the ocean environment in a theoretical example.
High and low tide
In this lesson, learn how different tides affect the conditions in the water and how to use your knowledge of this to your advantage when…
Negotiating waves
In this lesson we’re learning about the different types of waves we’ll experience in the surf zone. They are not all created equal, and how…
