Sand Talk
Science for Waterpeople
Programs
Understand how science and physics look at ocean waves with our "Introduction to Surf Science" course. The course takes about 2h to complete.
Course content:
Module 1: Earth's weather drivers, atmospheric processes, and the creation of winds.
Module 2: How energy is transferred from the atmosphere into the ocean, creating waves.
Module 3: Swell is different than surf, or conditions at the beach. This module covers the transformation of swell into breaking waves on the shore.
Get access to:
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Course community group: Ask questions, and share your ideas.
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1 year full access to course materials.
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Live Q&A Sessions every 2 months.
Whether you're a surf enthusiast or simply curious about the natural forces shaping our oceans, this course offers a captivating blend of meteorology, oceanography, and physics, in words that anyone can understand.