Wave Transformation in the Nearshore and the Formation of Surfable Waves
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Interests: coastal and shelf sea hydrodynamics; sediment and martial transport; physical and biogeochemical interaction; sea levels; tides; shelf resonance and coastal seiches; upwelling; mixing; water exchange and circulation and internal waves
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surfing is a rapidly growing sport worldwide and has recently been included as an Olympic event, reflecting its increasing popularity and cultural relevance. As the sport continues to expand, it is essential to understand the intricate physical processes that generate and influence surfable waves and forecasting capability. This understanding is crucial for athletes, surf tourism, coastal management, and the promotion of environmental sustainability.
Scope and Focus
This Special Issue aims to publish innovative advancements in the observation, physical, and numerical modelling of swell propagation, wave transformation, and nearshore wave dynamics. It also encompasses research on artificial surfing reefs and the various factors that influence wave quality and surfability. The topics of interest include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Innovative observational techniques such as remote sensing, in situ measurements, and autonomous sensing platforms for capturing swell and surf zone dynamics.
- Physical modelling experiments and laboratory studies that simulate wave transformation processes, including refraction, diffraction, overtopping, and breaking.
- Numerical modelling of swell propagation from offshore sources to the surf zone and surface zone wave dynamics.
- Studies on the impact of bathymetry, coastal morphology, and tides on waves and the formation of optimal surf conditions.
- Analysis of wave breaking, turbulence, and energy dissipation mechanisms within the surf zone.
- Numerical modelling in wave prediction and surf forecasting.
- Research and experimental studies related to artificial surfing reefs.
- Hydrodynamics around artificial surfing reefs.
Dr. Sarath Wijeratne
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- swell propagation
- wind and fetch
- surfable waves
- wave shoaling and breaking
- wave refraction and diffraction
- artificial surfing reefs and parks
- physical and numerical models
- forecasting
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