At what depth do waves start to refract?

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NikkiLiz

Nov 18, 2008, 03:15 PM

Could someone please help me with this question: At what depth do waves start to refract?
Is it 20 meters?

eparker77

Nov 18, 2008, 03:47 PM

Depends on the wave height, length, period and bathymetry.

FlyYakker

Nov 21, 2008, 09:04 AM

You do mean "refract" and not "break" right?