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Well it depends. If its a big wave, there lots of wind. If its a small wave, there's probably little wind. It has to be strong enough. Surprisingly, waves comes from wind.

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To the surprise of many, waves are actually created by wind, which is generated by large storms that originate thousands of miles from shore. The conditions have to be just right in order to get the correct wind equation to create big waves. There are only a handful of storms each year that have this wind/wave making potential.These powerful storms are packed with energy in the form of wind. This energy (or wind) that the storms generate is then transferred from the air into the ocean. Wind is what creates the energy that creates waves. Try it! fill a cup of water to the rim. Then blow. See what happens.


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Wind energy can generate waves by transferring energy from the wind to the water's surface. Stronger winds can create larger waves, while wind direction can influence wave direction and quality for surfers. Overall, wind energy plays a significant role in shaping wave conditions in the ocean.


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