Why on a beach does the wind never seem to blow towards the water?

Subject: Why on a beach does the wind never seem to blow towards the water?

Date: Wed Aug 11 10:22:34 1999
Posted by Brent Turcotte
Grade level: nonaligned School: No school entered.
City: North Bay State/Province: Ontario Country: Canada
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 934381354.Es

Message:


I live near Lake Nippissing, a moderately large lake (with a 20 km 
horizon).  Although I have seen still water, I have never seen wind blow, 
or water flow away from the shore (except for undertows and riptides).  In 
fact, I have experienced strong winds on the shore and 100 meters away the 
wind patterns are different.  Is it possible, with rare wind conditions for 
regular waves to carry you away from the shore?

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