clapot chop

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Definition / notes:Chop has a period of 1-10 seconds


Chop tends to have a period ranging from 3-8 seconds. That is, there is anywhere from 3-8 seconds between each wave crest. Wind waves range from 9-12 seconds.

http://www.stormsurf.com/page2/tutorials/wavebasics.shtml


http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/students/waves/waves_image3.htm
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