SAN FRANCISCO – Engineers who were studying beach erosion got more than they bargained for recently when they discovered unexpected wave behavior in the water along an east coast shoreline. The ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A phenomenon called Kelvin waves has just been detected in the Pacific Ocean — a sign that the developing El Niño pattern is imminent. The International Sea Level Satellite, the ...

If you ever see the rare phenomenon known as square waves, also known as a cross-sea, in the ocean, get out immediately. While most waves form parallel to the shore and break at the coastline, square ...

Storms in the North Pacific Ocean deliver sneaker waves, rip currents and longshore currents to Santa Cruz County's shores in winter, making it a dangerous time for beachgoers.

The best perk of Alberto Maspero’s job, he says, is the view from his window. Situated on a hill above the ancient port city of Trieste, Italy, his office at the International School for Advanced ...

The main front of a storm system that is expected to be the final one for at least a week powered through the Bay Area on Thursday, bringing slow, steady rain that then gave way to patchy skies. The ...

It’s something surfers, sailors, and coastal walkers have quietly noticed for centuries: ocean waves often seem to come in a repeating pattern, with every seventh wave standing out as bigger, stronger ...

In this photo provided by Oregon State University, a sign in Yachats, Oregon warns visitors about sneaker waves. Tuba Özkan-Haller, an Oregon State University professor who studies the physics of ...

Record warm ocean temperatures in the North Pacific may affect winter weather patterns. North Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies on September 8, 2025.