breaking waves

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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

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

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

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

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