White horses will therefore not have the same significance as on the high seas, and this should be remembered when estimating the force of an on -shore wind close to shore. Foam of glassy appearance. Moderate Breeze Small waves becoming longer. Fresh Breeze Moderate waves taking a more pronounced long form. Many white horses are formed.
Crests begin to topple tumble, and roll over.
Storm Very high waves with long over - hanging crests. The resulting foam in great patches is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance. The tumbling of the seas becomes heavy and shock - like, Visibility affected. The sea is completely covered with long white patches of foam laying along the direction of the wind.