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PublisherUniversity of Hawaii Press
ISBN-100906720893
ISBN-139780906720899
eBay Product ID (ePID)219691025
Product Key Features
Edition3
TopicWaves & Wave Mechanics, Earth Sciences / Oceanography
Book TitleSurf Science : an Introduction to Waves for Surfing
Number of Pages136 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreScience
AuthorTony Butt
FormatTrade Paperback
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal551.463
SynopsisHave you ever wondered where surfing waves come from, what makes every wave different, why some peel perfectly and others just close out; why, some days, the waves come in sets and other days they don't, and how the tides, the wind and the shape of the sea floor affect the waves for surfing? If you have, this book is for you. Now in its ......, 'Surf Science' looks at the science of waves from the surfers point of view. The book bridges the gap between surfing books and wave textbooks., Have you ever wondered where surfing waves come from, what makes every wave different, why some peel perfectly and others just close out; why, some days, the waves come in sets and other days they don't, and how the tides, the wind and the shape of the sea floor affect the waves for surfing? If you have, this book is for you. Now in its third edition, Surf Science is the first book to talk in depth about the science of waves from a surfer's point of view. It fills the gap between surfing books and waves textbooks, and will help you learn how to predict surf. Surf Science is also a useful introduction to oceanography and the science of waves. You don't need a scientific background to read it - just curiosity and a fascination for waves.
LC Classification NumberGC205
