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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)