This extraordinary occurrence has captivated scientists and marine enthusiasts alike, sparking renewed interest in the study of rogue waves. The Ucluelet wave’s significance lies not just in its ...

In November of 2020, a freak wave came out of the blue, lifting a lonesome buoy off the coast of British Columbia 17.6 meters high (58 feet).

Johannes Gemmrich, a physicist from the University of Victoria, emphasized the significance of this event : "Proportionally, ...

The four-story wall of water was finally confirmed in February 2022 as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Such an exceptional event is thought to occur only once every 1,300 years.

The rogue wave submerged bystanders at Pierpont Beach on Seaward Avenue around 11 a.m. As the waters suddenly flooded an observation area, both people and vehicles were instantly swept away.