{"id":1136,"date":"2022-03-24T20:34:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T01:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2022-03-24T20:34:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T01:34:18","slug":"breaking-waves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beachfix.com\/surfing\/breaking-waves\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Breaking Waves: A Surfer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At first glance, surfing<\/a> seems easy until you realize how complex waves are. Knowing the types of breaking waves, when they will break, and how they break means a lot for surfers. We’re going to give all the details in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reading waves is an art and helps you improve your surfing skills. Let’s get to it and learn all about how waves begin and break and how to read them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Waves Break?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Science<\/a> tells us that wave breaking generally occurs when amplitude reaches a level that causes significant wave energy that results in shallower water. As waves approach the shore at full speed, the friction causes energy dissipation. As sudden depth changes occur, the waves slow down and break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waves break when they approve the shore and their friction decreases. (Credit: Neil Bradfield\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wave Dictionary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into the different kinds of breaking waves, let’s take a quick look at wave words every surfer should know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n