This is refraction, and the way a wave breaks can also be impacted by what's going on under the surface on the ocean floor. So every surf spot in the world has its own unique footprint.

Discover how wave refraction works, why it happens and how it affects surfing in this easy-to-understand guide.

She surveyed the beach Friday and found mild erosion. "I would estimate this to be maybe 18 inches, just under 2 feet. So nothing too major," she said, referring to a section of the beach.

Cape Hatteras has expanded the closure of its beach after erosion exposed toxins from an old military site. Soil and groundwater is contaminated with petroleum, which is now exposed to the ...

Beach renourishment: Indian River County continues fight to stop beach erosion and loss. Nick Slater. Treasure Coast Newspapers. ... natural features and coastal influences such as wave height.

FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County is seeking emergency state and federal help to address rapid beach erosion in the Jetty Park area. Large escarpments — cliff-like drop-offs on the beach created ...

FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County is seeking emergency state and federal help to address rapid beach erosion in the Jetty Park area. Large escarpments — cliff-like drop-offs on the beach created ...

SUNSET BEACH (HawaiiNewsNow) - State and city officials are warning homeowners and community members of increasing risks along a stretch of Sunset Beach where erosion caused part of a house to ...