How big do the waves get in the bay?
asked by Allie, New York, USA a.gif (169 bytes) by Kenton Wong wong60h.jpg (6930 bytes) Generally, waves don t get too big in the bay. Magdalena Bay is pretty well protected on all sides by mountainous barrier islands off the coast. When there are no winds, the water can look like a lake. It can be so flat that it looks like a layer of glass. However, when the winds pick up, the water gets quite choppy and bumpy. On a windy day, the waves can be anywhere between 2 and 5 feet, trough to crest. The trough is the bottom of the wave, and the crest is the top. A local boat driver told me that during the last storm, the waves were up to 10 feet. On rough days, we try to avoid going out on the water because the boat ride can sometimes be like a bad rollercoaster ride quite painful! q.gif (241 bytes) What is an average day like at the Center asked by Amber, California, USA a.gif (169 bytes) by Alejandro Bravo bravo60h.jpg (7146 bytes) Since my arrival at the Center, every single day has been a
