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

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

A young man stands on the beach, before breaking waves and alongside his new fiancee.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 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