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Two numbers matter: wave height and period (seconds between crests). Period matters more than people realize.
2 ft @ 8s → smooth ride.4 ft @ 5s → punishing short chop.4 ft @ 10s → long rollers, much easier.Calibrated to your boat…
Wind against current: wind blowing against a running tide stacks seas up short and nasty — check direction, not just speed.
Fish move with current.