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The relationship between cloud phase, ice-nucleating particles (INPs), and ocean state is vital in climate system modeling. High wave conditions induced by the Arctic sea-ice decline and intensified atmospheric forcing over the ice-free ocean increase dynamical geochemical oceanic mixing and sea spray supply containing organic substances, which could act as INPs promoting formation of lower tropospheric ice-containing clouds. Here we show that the surface ocean state regulates INP concentration and ice cloud presence in the boundary layer. Arctic research cruise data from the marginal ice zone in the Chukchi Sea in November 2018 revealed high number concentrations of INPs active greater than C and ice-containing clouds under high wave conditions. Chemical analysis revealed high contents of organic carbon and sea salt that coincided with the increased oceanic turbidity. The findings suggest elevated levels of marine organics will contribute to modification of cloud phase from liquid droplets to ice crystals.