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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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Surfing

Gale warning

Sports; Surfing

A warning when sustained surface winds are reported or forecasted to be in the range of 34 to 47 knots over the water.

Storm warning

Sports; Surfing

A warning issued by the National Weather Service when current or forecasted ocean surface wind speeds are sustained at 48 knots (55 mph) or greater in a specific area. Generally not associated with ...

Hurricane warning

Sports; Surfing

A warning issued by the National Hurricane centre that sustained winds 64 knots (74 mph) or higher in a hurricane are expected within a specific area in 24 hours or less.

Tropical storm warning

Sports; Surfing

A warning issued by the National Hurricane centre (NHC) that winds within the range of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph) associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in a specified coastal area within ...

El nino

Sports; Surfing

A warming of the ocean surface in the Eastern Pacific that begins off the western coast of South America. The warmer water can greatly enhance tropical cyclone development in the Central Eastern ...

Tropical cyclone

Sports; Surfing

A warm-core cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with a closed surface wind circulation around a well-defined center. The associated maximum sustained surface wind speed will ...

Tropical depression or disturbance

Sports; Surfing

A warm-core cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, in which the maximum sustained surface wind speed is 33 knots (38 mph) or less.

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