Waves and Tides

What causes Ocean Waves?

Ocean waves are formed with the contact between the earth, moon and the sun. Ocean waves are also formed by wind blowing across the surface of ocean water. Through the forces of friction and pressure, wind transfers energy to the surface of the sea, creating first ripples and eventually the swells we call waves

The more wind there is, the more and bigger waves there will be. The maximum size of waves will depend upon three factors: wind speed, wind duration, and the fetch, which is a measure of the size of the area over which the wind is blowing.