A few days ago, Unreal Engine enthusiast known as DeathreyCG published a massive breakdown, explaining how to utilize Unreal Engine 5's VFX system Niagara to set up a realistic-looking ocean surface simulation.
Split into twelve comprehensive sections, the tutorial provides a step-by-step breakdown of the entire production process, explains what a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm is and how it can be used for water sims, walks you through the Niagara workflow, and features multiple screenshots, allowing you to closely follow the author's pipeline. You can read the breakdown by clicking this link.
