Simulating a multivariate sea storm using Archimedean copulas

► Realistic storm simulations require a multivariate statistical approach. ► A case study is used to test multivariate models based on Archimedian copulas. ► Three methods for constructing multivariate copulas were assessed. ► Hierarchical copulas provided the best trivariate model in the case study. ► The study extends bivariate analyses and can improve the modeling of storms.