Swell periods and directions are a complicated subject. Even the most experienced surfers may not know exactly when the best swell periods are and what the best swell directions are. In simplest terms, swell period refers to the timing of a set waves that are coming in. According to Surfline, “By definition, swell period/interval is the time required for one complete wavelength to pass a fixed point, and it is given in seconds.”
Now that we know the definition of swell periods, let’s breakdown some general rules of thumb for swell periods, types of swell periods and everything you need to know about swell direction.
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