The nearshore irregular wave deformation model of Goda (1975) is used to develop prediction curves for the magnitude and location of peak wave heights in the surf zone as a function of profile slope and offshore wave steepness. An example that demonstrates the use of these curves is presented.


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    Title :

    Maximum Wave Heights and Critical Water Depths for Irregular Waves in the Surf Zone


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    Publication date :

    1980


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    3984994


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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