Surface chop
From Openwaterpedia
noun - Surface chop is wave action at the surface of the open bodies of water caused by wind. These small, frequent, irregular wave action is irritating to open water swimmers because they can impede forward movement and can reduce visibility from the surface of the water.
Usage
The surface chop was the reason why he went a bit off-course.
Synonyms
rough water, roughwater, whitewater, chop, small waves, turbulence, whitecaps
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