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

The microscopic algae have an extremely fast response to stimuli — such as breaking waves — and produce their glow 15 milliseconds after stimulation, researchers say.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

I had to accelerate and carefully time a series of quick jumps to get over the breaking waves and out to smoother water.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Spindrift whipping off the crests of breaking waves freezes into sleet.

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