waveheight
nounUK /ˈweɪv haɪt/
US /ˈweɪv haɪt/
The height of a wave is how tall it is from the flat water up to its top.
The waveheight at the beach was taller than Dad today.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The vertical distance between a wave's trough and its crest, used by sailors and scientists.
The buoy recorded a waveheight of three meters during the storm.
3. A measurement used in surfing forecasts to describe how big the waves will be.
Tomorrow's waveheight looks perfect for beginners.
4. The height of a single wave in a series, which can vary from wave to wave.
Each waveheight in the set was different, so we waited for a good one.