Surf’s Up! The Anatomy of a Wave

Surfs Up! ANATOMY OF A THE Wave Surfing gives you the opportunity to experience one of Mother Nature's most magnificent forces up close and test your athletic and mental prowess, all while having a blast and getting a taste.of adrenaline. RECIPE FOR A WAVE The breaks you see at the beach actually start their journey to you a long distance away. Factors that affect wave formation: These factors determine: Wind Speed Wave height Distance of open water the wind has blown over Wavelength Length of time the wind has blown Interval time between waves over an area THE ANATOMY OF A WAVE PEAK LIP SPRAY Highest point of the wave CREST Upper-most part of the breaking wave The misty spray of water that occurs as the wave breaks The unbroken part of the wave following the peak SHOULDER Least-steep part of a wave and farthest from the pit FACE OR WALL The steep, unbroken section of a wave BARREL OR TUBE Hollow part of a breaking wave -the gap between the face of the wave and the lip of the wave as it curls over TROUGH Lowest part between two SUccessive waves WHITEWATER The foamy part of a wave that has broken Brought to you by Sources: San Diego Surf School http://www.surfingwaves.com/waves/wave terms.htm http://www.redbull.com/us/en/surfing/stories/1331596322005/10-tips-for-better-tube-riding http://www.surfermag.com/instruction/get-barreled/ Sandiegosurfschool.com