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Sitges Beach 18 Pilot Data

Hypothesis: Pebble size and orientation change with distance along the beach, related to dominant wave and prevailing wind direction.

Aim of pilot study: In which area of the beach profile should pebble size and orientation data be collected?

 

Sitges Beaches: beach number 18 after the storms, November 2001

Berm Location

Atlantida Centre Sewage outfall
Storm beach

76

51  64
Spring tide

55

34  62
High tide 56 61 35
Swash 31 33 30

Data shows average pebble long axis measurements (mm)

 
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