Dropping In Surf Show Podcast

Duck Diving Science and More

Sep 30, 2023
This podcast explores the scientific research conducted at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, focusing on topics like duck diving technique, wave behavior, acceleration in surfing, wave dynamics, timing underwater, wave bouncing, sediment transfer, and the impact of offshore winds on wave positioning and height.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Science behind Duck Diving and Wave Behavior
02:57 • 5min
3
Understanding Acceleration in Surfing
08:02 • 3min
4
Wave Dynamics and Drifters
10:48 • 21min
5
Understanding the Motion of Waves
32:14 • 7min
6
Understanding Wave Behavior and Bouncing in Surfing
39:21 • 3min
7
Surface gravity waves and sediment transfer
42:03 • 10min
8
Effect of Offshore Winds on Wave Positioning and Height
51:36 • 22min