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   Notes:  
 
- Spilling Breaker - most common, associated with a moderate beach gradient (1 : 15 to 1 : 30 -- flat or gentle) .  Spilling breakers are waves that break slowly as they approach the shore.  The wave energy is gradually released over time and the beach.  
 
- This type of surf is best for landing craft.