They who dive too deep become sheep
How deep do you really need to dive under waves and is it the same depth for every wave?
Tag: Waves
Set Speed: Mind-blowing wave science
Forget what you thought you knew about wave sets, this will change everything.
Out with spilling waves, in with pushing waves
If you change just one small way you look at spilling waves, you'll instantly feel more relaxed in the surf.
Wave height: Is it 5 feet, head-high or overhead?
Learn what the difference is between describing a wave height using the face height measurement vs the body height measurement.
Dr Rip says: Wave power, there’s an equation for that
Professor Rob ‘Dr Rip’ Brander, a surf scientist, explains the difference between wave energy and wave power.
There’s a lot of water in those waves
It might sound like a ridiculous thing to say, but some waves do in fact have more water in them than others.
The Surf God giveth & taketh away
When storm swells roll in they can reshape the topography of the seafloor, leaving behind sandbanks and waves of an unknown quality so the question is…
Respecting the toothless tiger
Taking on big and rough looking surf conditions at an event can be tough, but you shouldn't be making it harder on yourself by forgetting some of the …
Q&A: When are big waves, too big?
How do you know when the waves are too big for you? Is it as simple as finding out the wave height, or is there more to it?
Right kick, right time: How to kick in open water
Kicking in open water swimming is important, but you need to put the right effort in at the right time for maximum efficiency.