Why are West Coast waves bigger than East Coast waves?

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Why are West Coast waves bigger than East Coast waves?

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Jul 6, 2012

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The West Coast of the United States seems to produce bigger, more impressive waves than the East Coast. But why? In this episode, Marshall explains the various factors that make West Coast waves bigger and better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 6, 2012

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Why are West Coast waves bigger than East Coast waves?

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