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Tsunami: Approaching the Speed of Sound
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 3 Comments | 5 hours ago
So while a tsunami with a height of one metre doesn't sound threatening, its forward speed of 220 metres per second can cause...
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Early Bells forecast: Fine but not all time
In: Rip Curl Pro 2012 | by craig | 57 Comments | Yesterday
There'll be plenty of swell, but not from Bells' ideal direction.
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Long Wave Trough - The Second Coming
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 53 Comments | 2 hours ago
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Cyclone Prospects Warming Up
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 19 Comments | 5 hours ago
The MJO 'wave' is currently moving across northern Australia
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Christmas Day Forecast
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 14 Comments | Fri 30th Mar '12
If you've spotted a package around six feet long under the Christmas tree, you'll be glad to know that it'll be put to good...
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Record North Shore Swell Drought Set To Break
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 1 Comment | 3 hours ago
The North Shore of Hawaii has just had its worst November of surf on record.
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Long Wave Trough: The Waves That Create Waves
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 2 Comments | 5 hours ago
The world's weather patterns are controlled by the upper atmosphere.
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Why The Swell Train Is Often Late
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 8 Comments | 10 hours ago
What's the biggest swell period you've ever seen recorded at your local wave buoy?
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Sweet Easter Forecast
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | Yesterday
Hot cross buns, chocolate and sweet Easter waves.
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Great Forecast For Bells
In: Rip Curl Pro 2011 | by craig | 7 Comments | 5 hours ago
A progression of cold fronts will push up towards Victoria from late Sunday onwards
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Two Degrees Of Separation
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | 26 minutes ago
Every so often a mystery swell appears at the coast, leaving even die-hard locals scratching their heads in puzzlement as...
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Autumn: Why It's The Surfers Season
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | 5 Comments | Sat 31st Dec '11
Autumn is the surfers season! After months of onshore, weak summer swells, anticipation is set high as we move into the change...
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Yasi Paints The Coral Sea Blue
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | 17 hours ago
Here's something you might not know about Tropical Cyclones - as well as leaving a swathe of destruction on land, they also...
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Massive South Swell In Mexico
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | | 7 hours ago
It is likely that Puerto Escondido had sets of at least 15-20ft.
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Further Developments In The Coral Sea
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | | Yesterday
A Tropical Low over the Coral Sea is undergoing the early stages of cyclogensis, and is expected to develop into a Tropical...
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First Tropical Cyclone For 06/07 Season
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | | Fri 11th May '12
The first Tropical Cyclone for season 2006/2007 developed around 880km E/SE of the Solomon Islands on Sunday morning.
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First Ever Hurricane Wind Warning For Southern Australian Waters
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | | 5 hours ago
An incredible low pressure system has developed south of the Great Australian Bight over the past 24 hours, and is expected...
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Why Does The Water Get Colder In Sydney After A Nor'easter?
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | 2 Comments | 13 hours ago
But after a spell of nor'easters along the East Coast, the water temperature will often drop a couple of degrees. Why is...
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A Short History Of Tasman Lows
In: Swellnet Analysis | by craig | | Yesterday
The most notorious Tasman Low was the system that created havoc for the Sydney to Hobart race of 1998, with extreme winds...
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Worlds First Floating Wind Turbine
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | Mon 14th May '12
If the Hywind is a success it will lead to offshore wind farms eventually being located many kilometres offshore.
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Phil Jarratt and Tim Baker in Conversation
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | Sat 12th May '12
Few jokes, couple of dance routines, bit of swearing...give 'em their 40 bucks worth!
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Swell Overdue At Teahupoo
In: Swellnet Dispatch | by craig | | 4 hours ago
A quick glance of the current forecast charts reveals two strong systems lining up off New Zealand's East Coast.
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