If there is ground-level wind, you will be blown by a very strong tide. We had that problem during the Karelia scenario where LVTs had to cross rivers but it was almost impossible at times because of how wind and water worked.
I think it was just a disproportionate reaction to GVs vs planes. It was a fixed direction, but in our case it was making us cross against the wind and we couldn't make any headway.
Dumbo operations anyone? Maybe a Kingfisher launched from the Battleship?Or a Catalina, possibly a Mavis or Sunderland?