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

Large, breaking waves could reach 10 to 15 feet Wednesday and 12 to 17 feet Thursday, along with dangerous rip currents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

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

Once you understand the break and its conditions, you can avoid paddling out in front of breaking waves, into shallow areas and in front of other surfers catching waves.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023

There he lifted us high as breaking waves threatened to knock us down.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince