Sentences with phrase «reefs had wave»

Ok so Tuesday we decided after an early morning surf check on the Outer Reefs had wave height down in the 2 - 3ft range (waist to head high) between Kuta Reef and Airport Left.

Pretty well much as expected this mornings at 6.30 AM the Outer Reefs had wave height still in the head to double head high plus plus sector.

Early to bed & early to rise, so this mornings 6.30 AM surf check on the Outer Reefs had wave height still only showing in the 1 - 2ft... [Read more...]

Ok so this mornings 6.30 AM surf check on the Outer Reefs had wave height dropping back a touch, back down to that waist to... [Read more...]

This morning's 6.45 AM surf check on the Outer Reefs had wave height still showing in the waist to head high range between Kuta Reef and Airport Left.

Not exact matches

By validating model results against geological observations, the study indicates that changes in runoff, sea level and wave energy have profoundly affected the past evolution of the Great Barrier Reef not only in regard to reefs evolution but also sediment fate from source - to - sink.

In a recent study, a team of researchers from the University of Sydney's School of Geosciences has designed a new model that simulates sediment transport from mountains to coasts, reworking of marine sediments by wave - induced currents, and development of coral reefs.

Over time, the growing colonies would form natural reefs that would soften destructive waves and storm surge.

If the period of the group waves had been in sync with the natural oscillation period of the fringing reef, the wave would have amplified due to resonance and could have been even more destructive.

«Until now, we have believed that reefs serve as a reliable protection from storm waves,» says Bricker.

The team then simulated the height of a wave after it has passed the reef, known as the back - reef wave height, under several scenarios.

Studies have shown that reefs shield people, infrastructure, and lagoon ecosystems from wave and storm surges.

On the east coast, coral reef bleaching, heat waves and increased hurricane intensity are just some of the warming - related hazards Floridians have had to deal with in recent years.

Professor Young says: «A number of previous studies have investigated the attenuation (height reduction) of ocean waves as they spread across individual coral reefs.

In front of one barrier island, concrete reef balls and bags filled with oyster shells now absorb wave action that had chewed a foot - high edge on the island's marshy shoreline.

However, the wave would likely be dampened significantly by the presence of any coral reefs.

Evidences show coral reefs play a critical role in wave attenuation but relatively little direct connection has been drawn between these effects and impacts on shorelines.

Most reef fish at least depend on corals as a nursery, meaning the recent heat wave could have widespread impacts on breeding success that affects commercial fisheries down the line.

Loss of these frameworks also has consequences for the important roles that coral reefs play in supporting fisheries and protecting coastlines from wave stress.

The South Caicos reef has established our island as a top dive destination, while also acting as a buffer, sheltering our island from rough waves and storms.

This week in Lembongan... The waves have picked up in the south, so the manta sites have been unreachable but this means we have spent the week drifting over the colourful soft corals of the slopping reefs on the north coast of Nusa Penida.

Truly a surfer's dream, Nicaragua has dozens of beaches and surfing spots that produces world class waves from beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks.

It has a number of breaks that unlike Zambales are all reef breaks, with bigger and faster waves on the season.

Birds have played a very important part in the establishment of this beautiful coral cay, a build up of rubble and sediments from thousands of years of wave action surrounding the reefs.

In Ericeira is an exposed reef break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year.

Not for snorkeling or swimming, this beach, just across from South Friars on the Atlantic side, has rough waves, pounding surf and rocky reefs close to shore.

Punta Uva and Playa Chiquita have ridable but dangerous reef breaks, although at times some of these waves are ideal for beginners.

This wave has a mellow wall and a quite deep reef, making it more suited to intermediate surfers.

Because of the combination of northerly and southerly swells the Galapagos has a high degree of consistency over 70 % during the season, although some of the breaks are deepwater volcanic rock reef waves which take a moderate to strong swell to go off.

To combat the ecological effect that time has eroded on this Indian Ocean surf spot since the film release, top - notch artificial reefs are being introduced to produce an awesome barrelling wave.

It has a reef that, according to legend, was built by the a Tarascan king, and which forms a haven from the waves, although surfers can sometimes be seen catching waves as they curl around the entrance to the bay.

Victoria Bay is a popular spot for surfers, as the area has right - hand, reef - like waves which roll over small boulder - like rocks for about 200 m.

Most importantly, the guides know where to surf and where the waves will have enough power to get you riding, but at the same time keep you safe from rocks, reef, riptides and pounding shore break.

Despite this, Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the government of Belize have decided to move forward with a plan that, according to the World Wildlife Fund, «involves using airguns to blast shock waves through the water that are powerful enough to penetrate the seafloor» less than one mile from the UNESCO Heritage site of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.

Nahoon beach is a surfer's and swimmer's paradise and is arguably East London's most popular beach - we're talking kilometres of (mostly) uncrowded and unpolluted sand and sea that produces some of the best waves, particularly at the famous Nahoon reef where surfing can be fairly tough, hence its having served as a venue for many of the national surfing competitions.

But Bali has even more to recommend it beyond its spectacular beauty (as if that was n`t enough): an open and welcoming populace with a unique culture and deeply spiritual nature; the surrounding reefs and nearby islands with their diverse flora and fauna; world class scuba diving; and, perhaps the major draw, stunning sand beaches that vary from the soothing and serene to a surfer's paradise with breaking waves that provide some of the best surf conditions in the Pacific.

It was small, but we had at least a few little waves for our first surf at a reef break in Guethary.

Large waves have the power to snap bones on direct impact, drive one hard enough into a reef or sand bottom to cause carwreck - like injuries, or even drive one deep into undersea caverns and ledges where panic can lead to drowning.

The beach has a rock - reef break, which allows you to go both left and right on the wave.

When the tide drops, it can expose previously hidden reef, rocks, sand, etc., and when the tide is high, it can cover up the surf spot with so much water that it ceases to have any waves at all.

Only the most experienced of surfers should hang around Salsa Brava, because this reef breaking wave has been known to rip inexperienced surfers apart with it's notorious «cheese grater».

In one side of this beautiful beach the tide is strong and has big waves ideal for surfing; in the middle is a safer place to swim, next to the Suarez river estuary, and at the other side of Playa Blanca there is a coral reef and a lake.

It is common for several New Zealand surf zones to be working simultaneously off multiple swell sources, so quite often you'll actually have a choice between equally compelling surf based on personal preferences such as wave direction (lefts vs. rights), wave types (points, beachbreaks, rivermouths, reefs), wave size, or surroundings!

Today the 29th and my 7.00 AM surf check on the Outer reefs was showing wave height to have backed off into the 2 - 4ft range from Kuta Reef to Airport Left.

The Malpais area has a couple of great spots with longer waves the usually go off with larger swells, one at the point behind Sunset Reef Hotel, adjacent to Cabo Blanco reserve and another near the soccer field in Malpais.

So many times I have avoided surfing waves at home that are crowded, slightly dangerous, such as reef breaks, or surf spots which I considered above my ability level.

Whether you want to relax on soft sands while the waves wash onto the shores, plan a diving expedition to see the colourful marine life and coral reefs, or explore the historic town, the memories of a trip to beautiful Lucea are guaranteed to linger long after your tan has faded.

It has a fast take - off that will drop you straight into a barrel section, then the wave tapers around the reef where you will get a nice wall that eases up on the outside of the wave.

You'll be surfing easy waves on surrounding sand beaches and easy reef breaks where you'll have a safe and comfortable experience when you explore the waves for the first time.

In its first year as a World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000 event, the perfect reef break of Lance's Right has been completed in firing four foot waves.