Source: Tafsir al-Ahlam al-Kabir (Ibn Sirin)
Waves in a dream are torment, hardship, and strife. Raging waves indicate an unjust ruler. Surviving them is salvation from worry.
Source: Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam (Al-Nabulsi)
Waves indicate men in strife. Whoever sees himself riding the waves will fall into hardship.
Source: Al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat (Ibn Shahin)
Waves are interpreted as worry and grief. Whoever sees the waves cover him will be afflicted with great worry.