What dreams of a holiday are composed of? A beach getaway.
It’s a beautiful picture, lying in the sun with the sea lapping at your feet and soft sand between your toes.
Remember to stay safe in the ocean if you want to enjoy it. Never turn your back on the water, and keep an eye out for waves.
Square waves may be just as dangerous as rip currents, even though you may be aware of them and how the tides change.
Indeed, this does occur, and it’s a breathtaking sight. It is among the most horrifying things to see in the sea, though.
When two waves clash to create a square shape that resembles a checkerboard, the resultant wave is called a square wave, or “cross sea.”
“The conditions are quite common in the ocean and occur when a windsea and a swell, or two swell systems, coexist,” the European Space Agency said in 2010.
“A large percentage of ship accidents occurred in crossing sea states,” per a 2004 survey.
Although they don’t happen often, these square waves are often seen close to the coast.
A great place to observe them from a safe distance is the Île de Ré on the western coast of France.
These cross-seas may produce waves up to ten feet high and change the direction of the wind, making navigation challenging for boats and swimmers.
Again, this is quite uncommon, but if it does happen, avoid going out on a boat or swimming in the water since it can be choppy.
Until the weather becomes better, you may instead spend your time swimming in the shallow water or tanning on the sand. After then, swimming is safe and crowd-free.
What would happen if you were caught up in a square wave?
Even though the waves aren’t arranged in a grid when you’re in the water, you will notice that the swells get bigger and that you have to swim against two opposing currents.
It’s better to stay out of the water as soon as the waves are too big than to swim out too far in the first place.
To be safe, stay in the shallows as square waves often put boats and ships farther out in risk.
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