Guys I have just been on google maps and they have added a new 'Street View' which lets you see the street like you where there.
I think you may find that 99% of spots are buttery flat water when the picture is taken in no wind.
That street view thing is creepy. I can even see the front of my house with my car parked in the driveway.
Whats next... "bedroom window view".
it is an interesting an invasive service perfect for any stalkers toolbox. These images were chosen as spots that would be flat and work in certain wind directions that I know they get.