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What does the wave height represent? The wave forecast represents the average height (trough to crest) of the one-third highest waves. Note that this is for open sea, not the measurement of waves as they hit reefs/sand banks, for example.	Weather Help Are the tide forecasts accurate? Crash course in how the wind works How do you do your forecasts? How to read the Wind graphs Reversing the arrow colours fails? The forecast images are not updating? What does the wave height represent? What is the Beaufort Scale? What is the difference between wave height and swell? What's the difference between Swell, Waves & Seas? Where are the wind readings for XYZ taken from? Where do I find Sea Temperatures? Why are the forecasts so accurate? Why are the forecasts so wrong? Why are the wind readings wrong? All News Vendee Globe - Paprec-Virbac 2 loses port rudder in collision Vendee Globe - Le Cam safe and sound on board PRB! Day 3 of the Flying Fifteen Pre-Worlds 2009 Vendee Globe - Contact with Jean Le Cam in upturned hull 12ft Skiff - Aussie Team still lead with only 2 heats left Vendee Globe: VM Materiaux spotted by search and rescue aircraft Nick Rogers leads but Russians win on day two of Prince Philip Cup Hart continues to lead Flying 15 Worlds Pre-event Devine and Furlong claim International 14 Class Aust Championship Glenn Ashby has one hand on sixth A-Cat Crown Bob Baier (GER) wins A-Cat Worlds Race 6 2009 Masport NZ UIM World Grand Prix Hydroplane Championship B14 Worlds Day 1 abandoned due to high winds Museum team finds historic shipwreck off North Queensland coast Rescue of Jean Le Cam (VM Materiaux) underway in Vendee Globe Hungary and Spain on equal points after Day 1 Flying Dutchman Worlds Portimao Global Ocean Race leaders dive south to low pressure system A-Cat Worlds: Ashby continues on winning way in Races 4 and 5 More... All Articles Ben Wilson Wave Riding Tips - Backhand Ben Wilson Wave Riding Tips - Part 1 Ben Wilson Wave Riding Tips - Part 2 Ben Wilson Wave Riding Tips - Part 3 How do I start kitesurfing? How to self land your kite How to take photos from your kite Kitesurfing beginner questions Kitesurfing Terminology & Lingo Right of Way Rules Safe Kiting Guidelines Setting Up a Kite Camera Should I join a kiting association? Should I use a board leash? How do I start windsurfing? How to build your own vacuum pump for under $50 What's the difference between sails? Boards for Stand Up Paddle More... Windsurfing Events Dec 10-Jan 28, WA: Pelican Point Summer Twilight Jan 6-11, WA: Techno Youth Nationals 2009 Jan 8-11, WA: Lancelin Ocean Classic Jan 19-21, SA: Clinic in Port Augusta Jan 23-26, NSW: 2009 Longboard Windsurfing Festival Jan 24-25, WA: Windshack GreenHead Wavesailing Feb 1, VIC: RPS North 1 Hour Feb 7-8, WA: Margaret River Waves Kitesurfing Events Jan 10, WA: KiteJam Jan 17-18, QLD: Gold Coast Down Winder Jan 17, SA: Whyalla Kiteboarding classic Jan 31, QLD: Liquid Force Kite Clinic Feb 6-9, WA: KiteStock Fishing Events Jan 9-16, NSW: Pt Macquarie Golden Lure Comp Jan 16-17, NSW: Narrandera fishing clinics - 8-14yo Jan 24-25, NSW: Bream Tournament qualifier - Taree Jan 25, NSW: St Georges Basin Flathead Classic Sailing Events Jan 11-17, NSW: Flying 11 National Championships