The mystery of square waves: How are they formed?

But is there square waves? In reality, it is a phenomenon consisting of a succession of waves intersecting with different series formed perpendicular to the first series. In this way, a kind of ‘chessboard’ or grid formed by the waves crossing each other in the sea is formed. Although rare, it is not an entirely uncommon phenomenon. Also known as ‘inter-sea’ or ‘square sea’.

The island of Re in France is the ideal place to observe them Michel Griffon, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons


There are places in Europe like the island of Ré in France (next to La Rochelle) that have already become tourist attractions due to the large number of people who come to photograph these waves. The current tower is the perfect viewpoint to contemplate or photograph this interesting event. It is recommended not to swim there due to the danger posed by the sea in precisely these conditions.

these waves They are formed when two ocean currents collide with each other at high speed.. They can occur in the depths of the sea, but when they occur on the surface they pose a risk and a problem to both swimmers and boats. They can also occur when the wind “pulls” waves in one direction and the sea pushes them in another, according to the specialized portal meteorologíaenlared.com.

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In the case of the island of Ré, there have been many boats trapped by these currents, but in reality such events are common in other parts of the world with the ‘square sea’ as this natural phenomenon is also known. .

Tel Aviv, Lisbon and other parts of the planet are also famous for producing ‘square waves’. Although it is not a permanent condition that can always be observed in certain regions, it can only be observed when the right weather conditions occur.

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