Surfing Wave Speed vs Board Length Calculator

Calculate wave speed from period and depth, minimum paddling speed to catch the wave, and how board length and volume affect paddle-in and take-off performance

Each component has a specific meaning:

• Period — The period recorded for the scenario being assessed.
• Depth — The depth recorded for the scenario being assessed.
• Minimum paddling speed — The minimum paddling speed recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the surfing wave speed result against the thresholds and context described above.

Enter the period, depth, minimum paddling speed for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate wave speed from period and depth, minimum paddling speed to catch the wave, and how board length and volume affect paddle-in and take-off performance. Use the surfing wave speed result to inform your calculation.