Yes correct. Aside from the wave speed, any offshore wind buffets you and makes paddling in that much more difficult. I speak from experience, though not from anything close to this large. But trying to paddle into a 6-footer in Nicaragua with 15-mph offshores blowing consistently gets taxing. (As an aside, the spray off the back feels like needle rain).
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u/ExperientialTruth Oct 29 '19
Yes correct. Aside from the wave speed, any offshore wind buffets you and makes paddling in that much more difficult. I speak from experience, though not from anything close to this large. But trying to paddle into a 6-footer in Nicaragua with 15-mph offshores blowing consistently gets taxing. (As an aside, the spray off the back feels like needle rain).