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Christine Christie Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Wave vs swell

What is the difference between 'ocean wave' and 'ocean swell'?


Is one stronger than the other?

  

Top answer

The difference is location. A swell is offshore. A wave is on or near the beach.

  • The difference is location.
  • A swell is offshore.
  • A wave is on or near the beach.
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The difference is location.


A swell is offshore.

A wave is on or near the beach.

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