The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo

Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing.

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Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first hits the water. Surfers may not be thinking about weather patterns in the Pacific, tectonic geology or fluid mechanics, but the art of catching the perfect wave relies on all these things and more. Nick Pizzo dives into the gnarly physics that make surfing possible.

Lesson by Nick Pizzo, directed by Wonderlust.

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[sunzki]

I really like the voice of the narrarator.

[Taikamuna]

I found this video while *_surfing_* the internet

[-subscriberswithahammerad]

In my case, the physics of falling because I dont know how to surf ;-;

[johno]

I read the title as: The physics of suffering

[oscarh]

Had to watch the video twice because I was so distracted by the amazingly cute animation :)

[twiceislove]

Ted-ed has always been a great teacher and channel for me. Thank you ted-ed keep making these kinds of videos because i love to learn new stuffs everyday💖💖

[Akshay-onvm]

I think learning surfing is lot easier than learning science behind it😅

[mrfilms]

The animation is LIT!! AMAZING!! matched by the narration and music! learning at its finest haha

[nabhchandra_]

Always wanted to know this. Thanks Ted-ed! You're the best!

[izzojunior]

Addison always does a great job with his narrations and the quality is good as always...

[e.matthews]

This one was so energetic and positive, thank you so much! I love it!

[spandansaha]

The animation, art style and creativity is sooo good

[timothy]

Love how that water tank scene's animation took in the refraction of light
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[The_DoyDoy_Lord]

Really solid educational video one again, can't get enough of these well prodused videos :D

[skycooper]

I love how whatever you thinking and want to know more about there’s always a YouTube video for it

[Qlegal]

Ted-ed has always been a great teacher and channel for me.

[BobMcCoy]

*_Surfer Dudes have joined the chat!_*

[sip__]

This channel is just great, I’ve been watching it since a kid

[erickpeanut]

Love the animation really made it simple to understand

[atthaghaly]

I like this video. It has unique art, nice music, and hillarious sound effects