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|definition= The zone of wave action extending from the water line (which varies with wave conditions, tide, surge, set-up etc.) out to the most seaward point of the[[ breaker zone]].<ref name="CIRIA (1996)"> CIRIA (1996). ''Beach management manual''. CIRIA Report 153.</ref>.}}
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|definition= The zone of wave action extending from the water line (which varies with wave conditions, tide, surge, set-up etc.) out to the most seaward point of the [[breaker zone]].<ref name="CIRIA (1996)"> CIRIA (1996). ''Beach management manual''. CIRIA Report 153.</ref>.}}
  
 
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==References==

Revision as of 09:31, 21 September 2008

Definition of Surf zone:
The zone of wave action extending from the water line (which varies with wave conditions, tide, surge, set-up etc.) out to the most seaward point of the breaker zone.[1].
This is the common definition for Surf zone, other definitions can be discussed in the article

References

  1. CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.

See also

  1. Breaker zone
  2. Littoral zone