Coastal Ingineering Research Center (Continued) 
Beach Nourishment Techniques, Report 4, Wave Climate for 
Selected US Offshore Beach Nourishment Projects 
Durham, D. L., et al., TR H-76-13 
Publication Date: April 1981 
Location: Revere Beach, Mass.; Rockaway Beach, N. Y.; 
Carolina Beach, N. C.; Nassau County, Fla.; Dade 
County, Fla.; Treasure Island, Fla.; Panama 
City, Fla.; Redondo Beach, Calif.; Indiana 
Dunes, Ind.; and Presque Isle, Pa. 
Period of Coverage: Not available except Redondo Beach with a data 
base of 29 years (1946-1974) hindcast wave 
statistics 
Contents: Data are presented describing the average wave climate at 
10 selected beach nourishment sites on the coastline of the continental United 
States. The data were derived by calculating the effects of refraction, 
shoaling, and island sheltering on the deepwater wave climate applicable to 
each site. Deepwater wave climates were obtained from Synoptic Shipboard 
Meteorological Observation data tapes and California Department of Navigation 
and Ocean development files. Tables and plots of wave height/period frequency 
distribution on a monthly, annual, and azimuth of approach basis are presented 
as a means of summarizing the calculated data. The intent of this report is 
to provide information that can be used later to evaluate the ability of 
various offshore dredging systems to perform beach nourishment work. 
Available From: National Technical Information Service 
US Department of Commerce 
5285 Port Royal Road 
Springfield, VA 22161 
(703) 487-4650, FTS 737-4650 
(NTIS Accession No. AD-A100-472-main text) 
(NTIS Accession No. AD-A102-376-appendices) 
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