Thus d^ = 0.96(3.15) = 3.02 meters (9.92 feet), and therefore the wave will 

 break when it is approximately 3.02/(0.05) = 60.4 meters (198 feet) from the 

 shoreline, assuming a constant nearshore slope. The initial value selected 

 for the refraction coefficient should now be checked to determine if it is 

 correct for the actual breaker location as found in the solution. If neces- 

 sary, a corrected value for the refraction coefficient should be used and 

 the breaker height recomputed. The example wave will result in a plunging 

 breaker (see Fig. 2-72). 



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