Forecasting Signatures for Rogue Waves

Analyzing 18 years of North Sea data, researchers argue rogue waves arise when several large waves line up (constructive interference) and then nonlinear effects stretch the crest by another 15–20%. They say this two‑step process leaves a recognizable signature that can be used to forecast singular, extreme waves during storms. If validated, it reframes rogues from 'random monsters' to forecastable hazards. — Turning an unpredictable maritime killer into a forecastable event affects shipping rules, offshore platform design, insurance pricing, and emergency planning as seas get stormier.