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Science · Physics · published 2026-09-03 · via Phys.org

Surfing Waves Explained Through Physics Principles

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified the physical mechanisms behind wave patterns that surfers have long recognized. The study combines oceanographic data with physics to explain these familiar phenomena.

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The research bridges the gap between empirical observation and theoretical modeling. By merging oceanographic measurements with fundamental physics, the team aims to formalize the intuitive knowledge that experienced wave-riders have accumulated over generations.

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