2.4
Current Speed, m/s
1.9
-3
1.4
-1
0
1
0.9
3
0.4
0
100
200
300
Distance Offshore, m
Figure 17. Calculated wave transformation on flood and ebb currents for
conditions representative of Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island
Limit of wave penetration
(Waves blocked)
Calm water
Wave direction
Ebb current
Figure 18. Wave breaking and blocking by ebb current at Shinnecock Inlet,
Long Island, NY
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