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Wavify

Adds ambient waves to beaches,oceans and rivers!

FabricNeoForgeForge
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FabricNeoForgeForge
Downloads on Modrinth
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Followers on Modrinth
268
versions
50
Updated
October 14, 2026Oct 14
Published
in 2026
Glow waves at full moon (Shaders) · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.3 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.2.1 from October 14, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.21.1, 1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.3 …

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Wavify

Dynamic ocean and shoreline waves for Minecraft

Wavify adds ambient water waves to oceans, beaches, shores, and islands to make Minecraft's water feel more alive and dynamic.

Waves are most noticeable along coastlines, where larger swells can roll toward beaches and rocky terrain. Waves may also interact with nearby blocks, creating more dramatic shorelines and cliffside water effects. During full moons, some waves can emit a subtle nighttime glow.

Wavify is client-side. You can run it on any server without the server needing to install anything.

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About This Project

Wavify is an independently maintained fork inspired by the original Tidal mod.

This project exists to keep the wave system playable and functional on newer Minecraft versions while also addressing bugs, crashes, and gameplay issues encountered during testing. It is not an official continuation of the original project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original author.

The focus of this fork is:

  • Updating compatibility for newer Minecraft versions
  • Fixing reproducible bugs and crashes
  • Improving general stability and gameplay behavior
  • Continuing maintenance when possible

Because the original project was still in an early/experimental state, some unfinished systems and edge cases may still exist.

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Known Issues

Some issues and limitations may still be present, including:

  • Incomplete or missing wave sound effects
  • Limited configuration options
  • Rendering or overlay systems that may still need optimization
  • Occasional unusual wave behavior or performance spikes in certain environments

If you encounter problems, please report them with as much detail as possible so they can be reproduced and investigated properly.

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Chunk Reloading

Wave generation relies on environmental calculations that are performed in the background. If waves appear incorrect or fail to spawn properly, you can refresh nearby chunk data using:

F3 + A

Downloads

The most maintained version is 26.2 Fabric. However, I will be fixing bugs on other versions if/when I can.

  • Requires: Fabric API, MidnightLib
  • Optional: Mod Menu, for the in-game config screen

FAQ

Q: Do I need this on the server?

No. Wavify is client-side only, so it works on any server without the server installing it.

Q: Waves aren't spawning, or they're going the wrong way.

Reload nearby chunks with F3 + A. Wave placement is calculated in the background, and reloading forces it to recalculate.

Q: Can I use your mod in a modpack?

Yes, feel free to include it.

Credits

  • Superkat32 — original author of the mod this fork is based on

Donate

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FAQ

How to install Wavify?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Wavify for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Wavify support?

Wavify has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.3.

Is Wavify needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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