Extreme wave height

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005524",
  "term": "Extreme wave height",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum wave height expected to occur within a specified period, having a very low probability of being exceeded. It is a statistical measure derived from long-term wave data or hindcast models, used for designing coastal and offshore structures to withstand severe sea states. This value is frequently expressed in terms of a return period, such as the 100-year wave height, which has a 1% chance of being exceeded in any given year.",
  "see_also": [
    "extreme value distribution"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/extreme-wave-height/"
}