no, 55 foot waves (27.5 feet above the waterline, 27.5 below the waterline)
break when the water depth gets to about 90 some feet.

In the Gulf, that means you'd probably be looking at the bottom....
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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Were measured at 55 foot last night off the coast of Pensacola.

That's the biggest waves I've ever heard of in the Gulf of Mexico.
30 footers are not to uncommon.

A 55 footer would be one hell of a ride.


yeah! up and over the local 7-11 store.

Scotty