"Choppy waves" refers to water waves that are rough and uneven, with lots of small bumps and movements.
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The central coast is long and flat, with glimpses of iron
grey choppy waves behind squat buildings.
Sonntag and his colleagues have adapted a computer model that describes the mixing of layers of seawater to take into account two kinds of changes produced by the cyanobacterium Trichodesmium: more light absorption and
less choppy waves.
The main image (top) highlights the contrast between the galaxy's
choppy waves of dust (red) and smooth sea of older stars (blue).
There is nothing worse to come back from a mediocre surf session in knee high,
choppy waves just to find out that it was pumping somewhere else.
High winds inflict damage by blowing down objects,
creating choppy waves and high seas, and by inundating coastal areas with seawater.
I was sicker than a dog after riding
across choppy waves in a dingy at turbo speed to the resort, but I managed to crack open my eyes enough to look at this fantastic hotel.
We have had our fair share of choking in the water and encountered whirlpools and
choppy waves, but we have learned how to swim in this process.
McHugh assumed the problem was because of weather or
choppy waves, and had no idea the swim advisory was connected to bacteria.
While the fringe heels gave my springy look a fall vibe,
the choppy waves due to inclement weather made it difficult to hold my balance!
I may have gone surfing on Sunday, but
the choppy waves meant I didn't get to #surf.
There are
choppy waves, like way out on the ocean, with whitecaps.
It is exceptionally rare to see another dive boat here, perhaps because the site is open onto the Lombok Strait, so the currents can be very strong with
some choppy waves.
The eastern cost of Cancun is affected by strong winds and waves a lot more than the northern side is, so it's no surprise that Playa Marlin is best known for
its choppy waves.
10 to 20ft deep,
choppy waves, & difficult to see.
Rent a sea kayak from the tiny town of Marahau and either layover at a Torrent Bay campsite or make a long push through the Mad Mile — an intimidating stretch of unsheltered sea with high winds, rocks, and
choppy waves — to Mosquito Bay.
Just ride out
these choppy waves and you'll likely make it to the other side of the storm unharmed.
Often believed to be about accepting and «riding
the choppy waves» of life, I also think we should apply it to the positive events in our lives.