Wave types I Wave in the ocean Most of the waves present on the ocean surface are wind-generated waves e storms Generating earthquakes rces Wind Light Strong moon Capillary Chop Swell Seiche Tsunami Tide g 10 0 I sec sec 30 sec 5 min 12 hr 24 hr Wave period (b)IDEALIZED WAVE SPECTRUM Size and type of wind-generated waves are controlled by: Wind velocity, Wind duration, Fetch, and Original state of sea surfaceMost of the waves present on the ocean’s surface are wind-generated waves. Size and type of wind-generated waves are controlled by: Wind velocity, Wind duration, Fetch, and Original state of sea surface. Wave types Wave in the Ocean