While we anxiously await sunnier, beach-filled days ... Ahead, we break down everything you need to know about mermaid waves, plus some photo inspo to save for your next festival.

with rogue waves already sweeping away pedestrians and vehicles and inundating a hotel, and forecasters warning of more danger ahead for beach communities. (Photo by Daniel Dreifuss / AFP ...

What makes the style especially scroll-stopping? The texture. These aren’t your typical beach waves or polished curls — rather, they have an undone, wind-whipped vibe that’s undeniably sultry.