Wave pattern
- Wave size of 1.5 m or more
- Waves break on the sandbar, reform in the trough and surge up the beach face
Hazards
- Deep water in trough close to shore
Safety points to emphasise
- A strong ‘shore break’ is common
- Deep water is found in the trough close to shore
- It is difficult for swimmers to return to shore
- Rips and currents occur in the troughs
- Strong surf is found on sandbars
- Waves tend to be stronger and larger