breaking waves

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Andrew was being bombarded by the breaking waves, tumbling in the tumultuous North Sea.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

This refers to the area just beyond the breaking waves where surfers are waiting for waves.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

Strong rip currents are expected with large breaking waves at Morro Bay, Port San Luis and Ventura harbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2024

At some points along California, breaking waves were predicted to reach 25 feet.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Most of them had not slept in more than three days, but they could see the end of their ordeal over the breaking waves.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong