noun A wave of water piled up on a coast or at sea by strong ocean winds.

What is storm wave?

noun A wave of water piled up on a coast or at sea by strong ocean winds.

What do waves do during a storm?

Storm surge is water from the ocean that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the hurricane. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides and can increase the water level by 30 feet or more. Storm surge combined with waves can cause extensive damage.