Extreme still water level  refers to the combined contribution of relative sea level change, tides and storm surges. Wind-waves also contribute to coastal sea level via three processes: infragravity waves , wave setup  and swash . Extreme total water level  is the ESWL plus wave setup. When considering coastal impacts, swash is also important, and extreme coastal water level  is used. See also Sea level change
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