and why?
2006-07-14 03:10:28 · 7 answers · asked by Deyanira 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The best thing to do is be near (but not in) a tropical storm, hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone. Wait for these and then ride the waves from it, because these can happen almost anywhere.
2006-07-14 06:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several locations on the Earth where waves are high. One the most popular surfing locations is the Bonzai Pipeline off the northern coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Waves are created by the friction between the wind and water. The largest bodies of water create the largest waves (Pacific Ocean). Wave height is also determined by the steepness of the continental slope. The steeper the slope, the higher the waves.
2006-07-14 12:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by bionut63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mavericks in Northern California. Every year they have the "Men who ride Mountains" contest out there and the wave can reach 50-60ft. and are rideable! I think that has the biggest rideable waves. There is also a big sand bar in the ocean somewhere that gets that big but only like 2 days a year.
2006-07-14 10:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by curious caucasian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teauphoo, Tahit and Hawaii. Mostly because of location. Storms create strong swells that travel until they hit say a beachbreak or a reef. A reef can be miles from a beach (cortez bank).
2006-07-14 10:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen a best and tallest wave in past few year at indonesia....because thats tsunami!!
2006-07-14 10:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there's a beach in australia that has the biggest waves - you should watch point break, it's in there!
2006-07-14 10:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tsuanami in south asia
2006-07-21 03:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by stylish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋