SPILLING BREAKER

BEACH IS USUALLY VERY FLAT

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• 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.