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Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby Jenny_eyre » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:33 pm

Hello,

I'm slowly getting everything together to begin my surfing adventures. I have tried it once before and loved it (although I only managed to kneel on the board.. Once). I have done some research for suit and board, which I now have. I am unclear still about the swell etc and when and what the best conditions are for the best waves?

Any advice would be greatly received.
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby dtc » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:09 am

There is no particular time for good swell or good waves, its dependent on weather systems and tides and so forth.

In general, however, the wind is lowest in the morning so that is usually the preferred time. Other than that, its all a lottery!
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby drowningbitbybit » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:21 am

Jenny_eyre wrote:I am unclear still about the swell etc and when and what the best conditions are for the best waves?

First of all - where are you? Which bit of the world you're in can make a big difference to when the best waves turn up.
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby still-learning » Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:35 am

Yeah I agree with DBBB....perhaps you can post what beaches you intend to surf, i am sure there a few chaps on the forum that can advise you of what to expect at your local break etc.
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby Jenny_eyre » Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:50 pm

Thank you all for your comments.
I went to 'Hells Mouth' in Abersoch, N.Wales. My dad used to have a boat so he used to have a tidel book to help with predictions. Is there an equalivent for surfing??
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:17 pm

Nothing as old-fashioned as a book :lol: :wink:
Here's somewhere to start -
http://magicseaweed.com/Hells-Mouth-Surf-Report/27/

In very simple terms (forecasting is a big thing in surfing)...
You want there to be a swell (wave height) with a good period (10s+ for the UK, the gap between the waves), with the swell heading towards (or at an angle) the beach you're surfing at, with a light breeze preferably offshore (heading out to sea).
The waves in the UK will generally be a little larger as the tide comes in compared to as it goes out.

As a newbie, dont worry too much about the details yet - that'll do for now!
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Re: Haven't a clue about the waves

Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:19 pm

Something in plain english...

http://www.westcoastsurf.co.uk/surfreport.htm

(it's flat) :(
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