Definition of «good swell»

The phrase "good swell" means that the ocean waves are big and powerful, which is great for activities like surfing or swimming.

The waves can get very large on good swell days. (10feettraveling.com)
Surf Spot: Playa Negra Break Type: Reef - rocky Difficulty Level: Experienced surfers Best Swell Direction: Nortwest, West, Southwest Ride Direction: Right Tide: Mid and high tides (costaricasurfing.org)
Surf Spot: Playa Cocles Break Type: Beach break Difficulty Level: Experienced surfers Best Swell Direction: East Ride Direction: Right and left Tides: High tides (costaricasurfing.org)
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