noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
breaker; breaking wave
Technical term in oceanography and coastal engineering for a wave that collapses near the shore. Subtypes like spilling and surging breakers are also used. Also used prenominally as in 砕波帯 (breaker zone).
See also: 砕け波
砕波帯では波が崩れて白く泡立つ。
In the breaker zone, waves collapse and turn into white foam.
サーファーは砕波の音を聞きながら波を待った。
The surfer waited for a wave while listening to the sound of breakers.