[Paddlewise] Internet Wind Site - Wave Height Estimation

From: Peter Osman <PeterO_at_ambri.com.au>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:53:07 +1000
Karl,

Thanks for mentioning your method of estimating wave height. My attempts
have been pretty subjective to date. By the time they hit the kayak I'm not
thinking of measuring their height! Does any one else have neat rules of
thumb for wave height estimation?

PeterO

Karl Coplan wrote:-
> Definitely some waves that were over eye level (i.e., above the horizon)
-- maybe three feet. 
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