Surfing has many different types of waves. Some are named due to what’s happening on the ocean floor, others are named for the look of the wave or some simply by geographic location. There are many ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There is more to the ocean’s waves than just rolling and breaking ...

Oceanic whitecaps, the ephemeral, frothy features on the crests of breaking waves, serve as critical indicators of air–sea interaction, energy dissipation and momentum exchange. This summary ...

As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone's attention is focused on the host city, Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, which is half a world away in French Polynesia. Why? Well, ...