breaking waves

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Officials are alerting coastal communities of an increased risk for large waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for Ventura County beaches Monday morning because of large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet along some north-facing shores and strong currents will make swimming dangerous, the weather service said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Far below them, so that the sound of the breaking waves was very faint, lay the sea.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis