Wave Crest Angle in Nearshore Currents Formulas

Wave Crest Angle is the angle at which the crest of a wave approaches or intersects with another medium, such as the shoreline or another wave. And is denoted by α. Wave Crest Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Wave Crest Angle is always positive.

Nearshore Currents formulas that make use of Wave Crest Angle

fxRadiation Stress ComponentGo

fxRatio of Wave Group Speed and Phase SpeedGo

fxWave Height given Radiation Stress ComponentGo

fxLongshore Current SpeedGo

fxLongshore Current at Mid-Surf ZoneGo

fxRoot Mean Square Wave Height at Breaking given Longshore Current at Mid-Surf ZoneGo

FAQ

What is the Wave Crest Angle?

Wave Crest Angle is the angle at which the crest of a wave approaches or intersects with another medium, such as the shoreline or another wave. Wave Crest Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Wave Crest Angle is always positive.

Can the Wave Crest Angle be negative?

No, the Wave Crest Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wave Crest Angle?

Wave Crest Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Wave Crest Angle can be measured.

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