Learn basic wave types: wind waves, swell, tides, and tsunamis
Observe wave behavior from shore, boats, or satellites
Measure wave height, period, wavelength, and direction
Study wind speed, wind duration, and fetch
Track tides, currents, and water depth
Use charts, buoys, and tide gauges for data
Analyze wave patterns over time
Compare waves in different weather conditions
Read oceanography textbooks and research papers
Practice with field observations and data logs
Use simulation tools and wave models
Study coastal geography and seabed shape
Review storm impacts on wave formation
Learn basic physics of wave motion
Collect and interpret real-time ocean data