# How to Read Wave Energy on a Surf Forecast with Paige

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Podcast: [Second Breakfast with Surf With Amigas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/second-breakfast-with-surf-with-amigas-6397046)
Published: 2026-02-26T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever wondered what's really important to look at when viewing a surf forecast, or what truly influences wave formation? In this episode, we sit down with Oceanography PhD and TikTok star Paige to uncover the science behind swell period, wave height, and the mysterious wave energy numbers we see on forecasts. Paige breaks down all of this and more while encouraging us to maintain our curiosity about the natural world and sharing insightful and inspiring ocean facts.

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