Have you ever wondered where surfing waves come from what makes every wave different why some peel perfectly & others just close out; why some days the waves come in sets & other days they don't & how the tides the wind & the shape of the sea floor affect the waves for surfing? If you have this book is for you Now in its third edition Surf Science is an introduction to the science of waves & oceanography from a surfer's point of view It fills the gap between surfing books & waves textbooks & helps surfers to learn how to predict surf You don't need a scientific background to read it just curiosity & a fascination for waves