I received a question in regard to the terminology of “deep water” and “shallow water” waves in the Surf Report that appears in Thursday’s edition of the Santa Ynez Valley News. To answer this ...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued by the National Weather Service on high swim risk days, and are largely dictated by the wind direction. High risk days for swimming and boating are typically ...

You don't need a saltwater coast to catch a massive wave. The Great Lakes feature surf spots in unexpected places for those ...

This is a very complex question which has been a personal quest of mine to figure out for nearly 30 years — and this is what I’ve learned: The wind in the midst of storms usually does blow in ...

I am a retired university physics professor who is pleased to see scientifically-backed considerations applied in serious decision-making — especially that impacting water safety and environmental ...