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    How to read the Surfing spots

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    • Simona PolackovaS
      Simona Polackova Administrator
      last edited by sean.ohara

      Windy presents the "Surfing spots" on the list of POI layers!

      Thanks to this feature, we display 4,500+ surfing spots all around the world. For each spot, the following info is provided:

      • Swell size range – the minimum swell size needed for surfing, plus the maximum swell size when surfing is still safe
      • Swell direction – where the waves are coming from
      • Breaksover – the bottom type
      • Tide
      • Optimum wind – the ideal wind direction
      • Wave type

      Please note, the “Popularity” indicator with star icons does not reflect our users' reviews. It is generated automatically based on the number of individual spot searches.

      Check the short video tutorial.

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      • julio 24J
        julio 24
        last edited by

        Por que o app mostra duas direções de swell?

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        • idefix37I
          idefix37 Sailor Moderator @julio 24
          last edited by

          @julio-24
          The swell is produced by a strong wind in a remote area. If there are strong winds in 2 different areas of the sea, each produces a swell with a different direction.

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            arshjaksd
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            What does all these color depicts?

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            • idefix37I
              idefix37 Sailor Moderator @arshjaksd
              last edited by idefix37

              @arshjaksd
              These colors depict the height of waves, more exactly the significant height. The scale in the low right corner of your screen shows the height of the waves according to the colors. You can choose the units, meters or feet.

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                arshjaksd @idefix37
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                @idefix37 said in How to read the Surfing spots:

                @arshjaksd
                These colors depict the height of waves, more exactly the significant height. The scale in the low right corner of your screen shows the height of the waves according to the colors. You can choose the units, meters or feet.

                Thanks a lot, I didn't know that,

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                • mr.realsurfM
                  mr.realsurf | Premium
                  last edited by

                  Please include the optimal swell period range for spots. This is really important information for surfers.

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