EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 7 MIN
How on earth do we measure waves?
from The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast
Let's talk about measuring waves—and before you roll your eyes, know this: people's pride, paychecks, and world records are all riding on these numbers. In this episode, we dive into the mess (and mystery) of how we measure waves in surfing—from Garrett McNamara's 100-foot claims to why Surfline said it'd be 1–2 feet and it was double that.
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