Wave overtopping

Definition of Wave overtopping: Wave-overtopping takes place when waves meet a submerged reef or structure, but also when waves meet an emerged reef or structure lower than the approximate wave height. During over-topping, two processes important to the coastal processes take place: wave transmission and the passing of water over the structure. This is the common definition for Wave overtopping, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Fig. 6. Wave-overtopping of breakwater in a flume test.

Fig. 7. Wave-overtopping of breakwater in nature.

See also

• Waves
• Wave transformation