Swash
the rush of water up a beach after a wave breaks
Backwash
refers to the backward flow of water, such as the retreating motion of a wave on a beach
Foreshore
The area between the high water mark and the low water mark, periodically covered and uncovered by the tide
Backsore
The area above the high water mark, only affected by wave action during powerful storms.
Offshore
The area beyond the influence of waves, where only sediment deposition occurs.
Inshore
The zone seaward from the foreshore, extending to where waves no longer significantly affect the land.
Constructive waves
build up beaches through their stronger swash than backwash, leading to deposition of material
Destructive Waves
waves cause erosion with a stronger backwash than swash, removing material from the coastline
Fetch
the uninterrupted distance of open water over which the wind blows, contributing to the wave’s growth and energy
Prevailing wind
a wind from the direction that is predominant or most usual at a particular place or season.
