How do offshore winds contribute to barreling waves?

It's similar with offshore winds. As the swell reaches the shore, the opposing wind pushes back on the wave, causing the crest of the wave to concentrate into a tighter configuration, as water molecules pile up against the resistance. read more

A light offshore wind will not be enough to blow the waves away, it ensures that the waves that break are clean and do not close out. If the offshore wind is really strong, it will indeed ruin the waves. The offshore wind only needs to blow locally, compared to strong winds far off the shore that generates good swells. read more

Offshore winds produce waves that are strong enough to keep moving even in shallow water, forming steep faces before they break. They are fast, hollow and exciting to ride. In many surfing spots, offshore winds occur in the morning and onshore in the afternoon. read more

Pulling into closeout waves is a great way to practice getting barreled. River Mouths, reef breaks, or other surf spots where the ocean depth changes dramatically from deep to shallow can produce quality barrels. Surfing during offshore wind conditions can also increase your barrel count. read more