Sentences with phrase «from ocean swells»

Extending to more than 1240 miles in length, the Great Barrier Reef actually serves to protect the Whitsunday Islands from ocean swells.

Due to the way Fraser Island is situated to the mainland, creates the clear, calm and safe waters of Hervey Bay which are protected from the ocean swells and winds, ideal for whales and whale watchers alike.

Bordered by two rocky platforms to the north and south, Tambor beach is protected from ocean swells, making it ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Also, this area is protected from ocean swells and currents, so it makes for easier snorkeling.

This area is protected from ocean swells and currents, so it makes for easier snorkeling.

North Stradbroke Island, affectionately referred to as «Straddie», the elongated sand island of North Stradbroke shields much of the southern part of Moreton Bay and the smaller islands from the ocean swells.

Mexico Rocks & Tres Cocos is protected from ocean swells and currents, so it makes for easier snorkeling, perfect for beginners.

Shallow and protected by the barrier reef from ocean swells, this site is great for snorkelers and divers.

The Jurien Bay Marine Park has many islands and reefs which protect its waters from the oceans swell.

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«We were also able to verify that sea ice cover does indeed impede ocean swell from reaching the coastline by showing which regions of sea ice impact the intensity of microseisms.

When the swell gets going, particularly pumped by storms in the Southern Indian Ocean, a clockwork, world - class wave rolls in here that has surfers from around the globe coming to visit.

The surf season is the best in Baja Mexico from early May through October when the south swells come in from the South Pacific ocean.

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Popular stops include Bells Beach for impressive swells from the ocean crashing against towering cliffs and Split Point Lighthouse on Aireys Inlet for gorgeous coastal views.

The surfing in Fiji is world class and it's no surprise when you consider that Fiji is a collection of over 300 islands and atolls surrounded by reefs, and is exposed to year round swell from the Southern Ocean.

Dry season (April to October) sees the biggest waves in Bali from solid Indian ocean ground swell, average wave size in Indonesia is around 4 - 7 ′.

Bali picks up the swells from the Southern Ocean and from April to November will see consistent surf of up to 12 ft.. This is also the dry season so its the best time to come.

The steep walls provide shelter from the wind and ocean swells once inside the dormant caldera.

Known as the surfy selection on Great Ocean Road, Torquay is home to Bells Beach, where surfers from all over the world come to experience the swell.

Bordered by a wide channel, this site is exposed to a flood of lagoon water and sometimes ocean swells that cross the lagoon from the windward side.

In fact, from where I'm standing now, on the east shoulder of 3417m (11,200 ft) Bellecôte, I'm enjoying views to match any in the Alps as line after line of snow - shrouded mountains extends to the horizon like the lines of a monstrous ocean swell.

The barrier reef offers not only unlimited dive locations, but also great protection from the large open ocean swells.

Clear blue skies and a twinkling, turquoise ocean heralded a new swell emanating from the north.

The Harbour beaches on the other hand are smaller beaches and because they're sheltered from the wind and ocean sea swells they're quieter and more relaxing.

All of our Baja sea kayaking takes place in the sheltered Sea of Cortez, away from the large swells of open ocean.

Waves at low tide are said to be quick, steep or dumpy, this is because there is very little water sitting over the sand bank or reef allowing the ocean swells to travel from very deep water straight into very shallow water.

Beginners, hang loose — your 2 - hour lesson takes place in a protected cove at Haleiwa Beach Park, safely away from larger ocean swells.

Hale Pu'uhonua, Hawaii - A short distance from the hypnotic ocean swells and white sand beaches of Hawaii's Big Island, this spacious four - bedroom island getaway is located in the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast.

The lodge is surrounded by national park, with endless forests of manna gums that act like a magnet for koalas — it's the best place in Australia to see them — and it's just minutes from where Southern Ocean swells crash on to a craggy coastline punctuated by family - friendly bays.

On the islands of the Indian Ocean, you are never far from the sparkle and swell of the balmy blue.

The difficulty of this dive site comes from the swell which can be strong as the Indian Ocean waves pound this coast.

You can see rip currents from the beach, because they move on top of the ocean outwardly from the beach, from right to left, left to right depending on the wind and swell direction.

Here crystal clear water meets these sands which are protected from the swells of the Indian Ocean by offshore reefs producing warm lagoons with flat water and plenty of colorful coral to see whilst snorkeling.

Some ideal spots for surfing include Paradise Reef which is situated directly across from Kuta Paradise, Tanjung A'an with white sand beaches and good waves (4 km east of Kuta), Gerupuk a well known top surf location and situated on a peninsula of land that juts into the ocean (further east), and Mawi which has great right and left hand barrels when the swell is large enough (west of Kuta).

Especially during the months of November to May when the Moroccan coastline lights up with winter swells from the Atlantic Ocean.

Low pressure systems off the Indian Ocean pump waves into the area consistently from June to September with many swells kicking off as early as March, April and May.

The topography is such that it creates a small bay (hence the name Bahia Ballena which means «Whale Bay») which helps protect the beach from being completely exposed to the swells and currents of the open ocean.

For most of the catalog, the work depicts a chaotic and turbulent ocean swell accompanied with Pettibon's poetic text, but occasionally an image from the shore will appear to break the movement of riders crossing waves.

This peak, it turns out is almost certainly due to a swell from the Indian Ocean, 10,000 miles distant.

When the Corals of the Barrier Reef die out in toto circa 2040 - 2050 then this 2,300 kilometres of coastline WILL DEFINITELY LOSE it protective barrier to Cyclones, and the predominant winds that forms SURF 24/7, and ocean swells, and storm swells from the Tasman Sea and the Coral Sea that operate pretty much 24/7/365 to varying degrees of Force along the entire QLD coast.

From Pakistan to the Caribbean there are stories today about the slow death of the Great Barrier Reef, the intolerable heat allegedly set to afflict the Red Centre and how big chunks of Hobart will be swallowed by the heat - swollen waters of the Great Southern Ocean.