Edge waves

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Definition of Edge waves:
Waves which mainly exist shoreward of the breaker line, and propagate along the shore. They are generated by incident waves, their amplitude is a maximum at the shoreline and diminishes rapidly in a seaward direction.[1].
This is the common definition for Edge waves, other definitions can be discussed in the article

References

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

See also

  1. Cusp
  2. Surf beat
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