Beach berm

Definition of Beach berm: A nearly horizontal plateau on the beach face or backshore, formed by the deposition of beach material by wave action, or by means of a mechanical plant as part of a beach recharge scheme.. This is the common definition for Beach berm, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Notes

• There may be several beach berms and in some cases no berms.
• Under normal conditions a beach berm is formed on the upper part of the foreshore, and over the backshore during severe events.
• During dry periods berms are often formed across openings to minor streams and lagoons, such blocking are also referred to as bar formations.