Tide-Modified Beach (Geoform Type)

Component: Geoform

Unique Identifier: 62

Geoform Origin	Geologic
Geoform	Beach
Geoform Type	Tide-Modified Beach

Description

Definition

Beaches that occur in areas of high tide range (3-15 times the wave height) and usually lower waves (less than 0.3 meter). Tide-modified beaches include reflective beaches with a low-tide terrace, reflective beaches with bars and rips, and ultra dissipative beaches.