Surf Environment Revision

What doesn't affect the size off swells?

• how hard the wind blows

• the distance it blows

• the length of time it blows

• how fast the wind blows

What is a wave?

• A body of water moving along the surface of the ocean

• A fixed body of water moving out to sea

• a wave is caused by the moon and sun

• A fast movement of water coming into the land

A spilling wave is good for ?

• rock fishing

• lifeguards

• surfers

• Swimmers and Board Riders

What is a tide?

• A tide is caused by the attraction of the moon and sun

• A tide is only affected by the wind

• A tide is only affected by the moon

• A tide is affected by how hard the wind is blowing and how fast it blows

What is a flood tide?

• A tidal current moves toward the land and away from the sea

• A tidal current keeps coming into the land

• we live in a pineapple under the sea

• tidal currents from rivers and lakes

Name 2 wave types?

What is a spilling wave?

What is a Plunging wave?

What is hole?

• an isolated deep body of water normally located beside a rip current. It is commonly a trough that runs parallel to shore.

• Holes are formed by waves and winds

• Holes are normally found at high tide

• lifeguards dig out the sand and make a hole

What is a rip?

• Rip in your pants

• A narrow body of water moving out to sea

• An undertow of water pulling you under

• caused by boats motors in the sea