Strange Waves...Weather-Related?

ApS · 06-10-2021, 06:20 PM

I've been looking out at the same waters since the 1950s, and never seen this continuous pattern of waves. These "wave-bumps" occupy about 500-feet of length, and don't appear to be moving. (But an hour later, they're definitely different).

Any guesses? The waves are not parallel to either shoreline, and appear to be slowly churning. This picture shows about half of the waves. (Another three "bumps" are to the right).

No boats or barges were seen or heard—and this is at daybreak.

I don't think it's our lake-monster "Winni".

camp guy · 06-12-2021, 08:56 AM

Tectonic movement possibly brought about by the surface and sub-surface work done at the Carry Beach. All the newly-directed surface water has to go somewhere, and this may very well be the result. I'd be very careful if you go swimming or boating in this area.

ApS · 09-15-2024, 08:15 AM

Fortunately, recent threads have mentioned that the lake level is increased from underwater springs.

Shoreline tree growth (which I've encouraged), has obscured the viewing of this phenomenon for three years.

(So this has become an "old thread").

This also brought back memories of swimming through calm, sun-warmed, waters into a sudden cold bath! This, of course, in the same exact spot...!

Eureka!

06-10-2021, 06:20 PM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,918 Thanks: 2,183 Thanked 775 Times in 553 Posts	Strange Waves...Weather-Related? I've been looking out at the same waters since the 1950s, and never seen this continuous pattern of waves. These "wave-bumps" occupy about 500-feet of length, and don't appear to be moving. (But an hour later, they're definitely different). Any guesses? The waves are not parallel to either shoreline, and appear to be slowly churning. This picture shows about half of the waves. (Another three "bumps" are to the right). No boats or barges were seen or heard—and this is at daybreak. I don't think it's our lake-monster "Winni". Attached Images

06-12-2021, 08:56 AM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 298 Thanked 516 Times in 288 Posts	Weather-Related Tectonic movement possibly brought about by the surface and sub-surface work done at the Carry Beach. All the newly-directed surface water has to go somewhere, and this may very well be the result. I'd be very careful if you go swimming or boating in this area.

09-15-2024, 08:15 AM	#3
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,918 Thanks: 2,183 Thanked 775 Times in 553 Posts	After Three Years...AHA...! Fortunately, recent threads have mentioned that the lake level is increased from underwater springs. Shoreline tree growth (which I've encouraged), has obscured the viewing of this phenomenon for three years. (So this has become an "old thread"). This also brought back memories of swimming through calm, sun-warmed, waters into a sudden cold bath! This, of course, in the same exact spot...! Eureka! __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.