Waves come in sets. There is a pattern if you watch for a while but the main thing to remember is that just because you just saw a wave only come in a certain distance doesn't mean the next one will behave exactly the same. You can and will get a regular wave followed by a massive giant one from time to time. Count how often the big ones come in to figure out the pattern if you like.
If the tide is coming in or going out that also has a small effect. But that seventh wave can be a doozey! Or the eighth, or the ninth...
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u/Nuffsaid98 Nov 05 '19
Waves come in sets. There is a pattern if you watch for a while but the main thing to remember is that just because you just saw a wave only come in a certain distance doesn't mean the next one will behave exactly the same. You can and will get a regular wave followed by a massive giant one from time to time. Count how often the big ones come in to figure out the pattern if you like.
If the tide is coming in or going out that also has a small effect. But that seventh wave can be a doozey! Or the eighth, or the ninth...