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TeachMeFinance.com - explain wind waves wind waves The term 'wind waves' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Local, short period waves generated from the action of wind on the water surface (as opposed to swell). Commonly referred to as waves. In a National Weather Service Coastal Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast, wind waves are used when swells are described in the forecast. or Waves generated by the local wind blowing at the time of observation'. The term 'wind waves' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) waves formed and growing in height under the influence of wind. (2) loosely, any wave generated by wind. '. Previous 5 Terms: Wind Speed wind stress wind tide Wind turbine wind velocity Next 5 Terms: Windbreak window Windrow windthrow windward About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.