Seasonal wave patterns cause sand to shift between the beach face and offshore bars, while longshore currents move sand down the coast. Man-made structures like breakwaters and dams disrupt this ...

Big waves from hurricanes like Irene in 2011 or Superstorm Sandy last October or even nor’easters like one that ...

He starts with descriptions of waves and ripples in blown sand, and passes later to the similar forms produced under water, giving many good photographs to illustrate their various characteristics.

South Carolina beachgoers should learn to spot rip currents, which pose serious risks despite appearing as calm water.

In contrast, the lower time frame analysis (1-hour chart) provides insights into possible short-term movements based on Elliott Wave patterns and Fibonacci levels. SAND has been in a persistent ...

Shoaling is a wave pattern that causes sediment to increase in an area, resulting in underwater accumulation of sand and debris. The Army Corps said a shoal formed in the winter months across the ...