For a given set of storm conditions, there is a limit as to how big the waves can get.

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This concept is known as the "limiting sea state," which suggests that for a given set of storm conditions (wind speed, duration, and fetch), there is a maximum limit to the size that waves can grow. This limit is reached when the energy input from the wind is balanced by the energy dissipated through wave breaking and other processes.

For a Given Set of Storm Conditions, There Is a Limit