With waves, it is not always just the height that matters. Direction and frequency are equally important factors when considering comfort and safety. Pretty much regardless of direction, I would rather be in 6-foot seas with a period of 12 seconds than be in 3-foot seas spaced four seconds apart. The 3-foot seas at four seconds are going to have rather steep faces that will strike the boat with significant force. The 6-foot swells will lift the boat gently and lower it again every 12 seconds, producing a much softer, more comfortable ride.
Different hull styles will handle waves quite differently. At 54 feet length overall and 90,000 pounds,
