3. Ocean waves

What this is made of

• 3(a). Storm surge, tsunami, tidal wave and tidal bore
• 3(b). Sea, swell and surf
• 3(c). How breakers are formed
• 3(d). Rip currents

Where this step comes from

1. Oceanography Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3 · Asks you to describe the characteristics of ocean waves and do four parts, (a) to (d).