MLchartDataset catalogue

Surf beat

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009426

A long-period oscillation of the sea surface and associated currents within the surf zone, typically with periods ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes. This phenomenon arises from the interaction of incident wave groups with the shoreline, generating standing waves or edge waves. Surf beat can significantly influence sediment transport and beach morphology.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009426
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009426",
  "term": "Surf beat",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A long-period oscillation of the sea surface and associated currents within the surf zone, typically with periods ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes. This phenomenon arises from the interaction of incident wave groups with the shoreline, generating standing waves or edge waves. Surf beat can significantly influence sediment transport and beach morphology.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/surf-beat/"
}

Record 9,393 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.