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Surfing
Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.
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Significant wave period
Sports; Surfing
The dominant swell period of the highest 1/3 of all the waves at a specific location.
Primary swell
Sports; Surfing
The dominant swell in the water at a specific location like a buoy. The second dominant swell would be called the secondary swell, and the third dominant swell would be called the tertiary swell.
Radius of maximum winds
Sports; Surfing
The distance from the centre of a tropical cyclone to the area where the maximum winds are located. In strong hurricanes, the maximum winds are generally found at the eyewall immediately bordering ...
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