Why are West Winds offshore for RI South facing breaks?

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by justout212, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. justout212

    justout212 Member

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    Feb 6, 2012
    Dear Swellinfo,
    I have recently noticed that west (20+ knots) winds now show up as offshore for Rhode Island south facing breaks. W winds blow offshore for E facing RI breaks but not Southerly facing ones. RI is just as south facing (if not more so) as long island and west winds show as choppy or semi clean for long island. In fact ive surfed breaks in RI with NE winds with clean offshore conditions. Was wondering if this is some sort of glitch or maybe ive just been missing out all these years :p Thanks!
     
  2. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Are you looking at the east faing foreast? You have the option to swith from S to E.

    *my keyboard is broke, add in the letter after "b" where there are typos.
     

  3. justout212

    justout212 Member

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    Feb 6, 2012
    Nope. I was looking under the S facing.