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

This refers to the area just beyond the breaking waves where surfers are waiting for waves.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 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

Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, and large breaking waves can cause injuries, wash people off beaches or rocks and capsize small boats.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 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