EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 4 MIN
Swell vs surf weight—explained once and for all
from The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast
In this episode we tackle one of the most confusing things in surfing forecasts: the difference between swell height and surf height. These two numbers get mixed up all the time—even though they're measured in completely different places. We explain what swell height actually represents out in the open ocean, how waves transform as they approach the coastline, and why the number you see in your surf forecasting app doesn't always match what's breaking at your local beach.
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Swell vs surf weight—explained once and for all
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