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CHANGES TO WAVE DESCRIPTIONS
"Flat is still Flat and Epic is still Epic"
Posted: 11/03/09 | Visits: 1,427
In an effort to simplify our reporting system in conjunction with the NEW CAM AND FORECAST PAGES we've re-organized the way we describe waves. This change will take effect over the evening of November 3rd 2009.
- 1 = FLAT: Unsurfable or flat conditions. No surf.
- 2 = VERY POOR: Due to lack of surf, very poor wave shape for surfing, bad surf due to other conditions like wind, tides, or very stormy surf.
- 3 = POOR: Poor surf with some (30%) FAIR waves to ride.
- 4 = POOR to FAIR: Generally poor surf many (50%) FAIR waves to ride.
- 5 = FAIR: Very average surf with most (70%) waves rideable.
- 6 = FAIR to GOOD: Fair surf with some (30%) GOOD waves.
- 7 = GOOD: Generally fair surf with many (50%) GOOD waves.
- 8 = VERY GOOD: Generally good surf with most (70%) GOOD waves.
- 9 = GOOD to EPIC: Very good surf with many (50%) EPIC waves.
- 10 = EPIC: Incredible surf with most (70%) waves being EPIC to ride and generally some of the best surf all year.
- 1 = FLAT (was poor)
- 2 = VERY POOR (was poor+)
- 3 = POOR (was poor-fair)
- 4 = POOR to FAIR (was fair-)
- 5 = FAIR (no change)
- 6 = FAIR to GOOD (was fair+)
- 7 = GOOD (was fair to good)
- 8 = VERY GOOD (was good)
- 9 = GOOD to EPIC (no change)
- 10 = EPIC (no change)
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