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Storm Eddie's 65-Foot Waves Transform Surfing Events Worldwide

11/16/2025

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In December 2024, Storm Eddie produced waves averaging 19.7 meters (65 feet) and exceeding 35 meters (115 feet).
The storm was tracked across 24,000 kilometers (15,000 miles) and influenced surfing events in Hawaii and California.
European Space Agency researchers used the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite to analyze these waves.
The study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences corrected models and showed higher energy in storm waves.

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In December 2024, Storm Eddie produced waves averaging 19.7 meters (65 feet) and exceeding 35 meters (115 feet).
The storm was tracked across 24,000 kilometers (15,000 miles) and influenced surfing events in Hawaii and California.
European Space Agency researchers used the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite to analyze these waves.
The study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences corrected models and showed higher energy in storm waves.