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Details
- Name
- Very high
- Wave Height Min (m)
- 9
- Wave Height Max (m)
- 14
- Description
- Moderately high waves of great length; edges of crests break into spindrift; foam is blown in well-marked streaks; spray may affect visibility.
- Operational Impact
- Combat and routine operations generally suspended; ships focus on heavy-weather seamanship and damage control; survivability of small craft and aviation assets is the dominant concern.