A colossal rogue wave, the Ucluelet wave, reached a staggering height of 17.6 meters (58 feet) off the coast of British Columbia in November 2020. This unprecedented phenomenon was officially confirmed in February 2022 and stands as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Rogue waves, waves exceeding twice the height of their neighboring waves, pose a significant threat to marine operations and beachgoers. The Ucluelet wave, captured by a buoy deployed by MarineLabs, highlights the importance of coastal intelligence in enhancing marine safety.
A colossal rogue wave, the Ucluelet wave, reached a staggering height of 17.6 meters (58 feet) off the coast of British Columbia in November 2020. This unprecedented phenomenon was officially confirmed in February 2022 and stands as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Rogue waves, waves exceeding twice the height of their neighboring waves, pose a significant threat to marine operations and beachgoers. The Ucluelet wave, captured by a buoy deployed by MarineLabs, highlights the importance of coastal intelligence in enhancing marine safety.
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A colossal rogue wave, the Ucluelet wave, reached a staggering height of 17.6 meters (58 feet) off the coast of British Columbia in November 2020. This unprecedented phenomenon was officially confirmed in February 2022 and stands as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Rogue waves, waves exceeding twice the height of their neighboring waves, pose a significant threat to marine operations and beachgoers. The Ucluelet wave, captured by a buoy deployed by MarineLabs, highlights the importance of coastal intelligence in enhancing marine safety. 
