Meaning Edge waves
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Edge waves


An ocean wave travelling parallel to the coast, with crests normal to the coastline. Such a wave has a height that diminishes rapidly seaward and is negligible at a distance of one wavelength offshore [..]
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Edge waves


Waves moving between zones of high and low breakers along the shoreline. Edge waves contribute to changes in water level along the shoreface which helps to control the spacing of rip currents. See lon [..]
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