Bonjour
On that subject, I highly recommand Michel Olagnon and Janette Kerr's book :
"Anatomie curieuse des vagues scélérates"(Quae edition)
Michel is a top scientist. He dedicated his life to "rogue waves" analysis. His book is briliant, cultural and funny. A must have "aboard" for anyone living ashore or sailing.
For non french readers, (sorry for them) the book has been translated to English by Roger Taylor: "Rogue waves :anatomy of a monster" (Bloomsbury).
After reading the book my perception on waves issue has changed.
Eric