How do I properly read swell net to get the best waves ?
I'm absolutely no expert but thought this was a nice introduction: http://www.extremehorizon.com/surf-shop/surf_forecasting.html
and
http://www.surfscience.com/topics/waves-and-weather/
I started to keep track of all data (predidcted swells, wind, tides etc) and then compare them with the actual conditions. Great way to understand what works on what spot.
Leigh, where are you located? Reading the surf forecast data depends where you are.
I'm absolutely no expert but thought this was a nice introduction: http://www.extremehorizon.com/surf-shop/surf_forecasting.html
and
http://www.surfscience.com/topics/waves-and-weather/I started to keep track of all data (predidcted swells, wind, tides etc) and then compare them with the actual conditions. Great way to understand what works on what spot.
By: "nebasha"
Great sources. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks heaps Nebasha. That was good help'
In the mornington peninsula Ben, how do you mean depending on where you are?
Over the last couple of weeks I have sort of figured that it needs to be offshore with low winds and high tide ?
Leigh, your interpretation of the forecast data depends on your location, as each coastline responds differently to specific wave heights and conditions. For example, on the Mornington Peninsula there is a threshold where most location open beaches become too big and you have to look for sheltered locations to handle the size (ie Flinders, Western Port). Whereas this doesn't happen in Torquay. Also, 'good' surf is relative to your location: a 2-3ft day on the Mid Coast in SA is usually classed as all-time, however in Margaret River you might not even consider surfing if the waves were that small.
I'm a beginner surfer, just wondering what everything means and how to read it all porperly so I know where to go at the best times :)