How Do Ocean Waves Shape Beaches?

[Pierre Defago]

Hi I am currently looking for a topic to write my essay on. My first idea was to talk about how waves altered in different beaches. (With this I mean the shape of the waves) I don't know much about waves and I can't seem to find good info on the internet. If you think there isn't much to write about then please tell me if there is another way I can study waves to write my report.
Thanks,
PD

 

[olivermsun]

Try searching for "wave shoaling" and start by following the references. If you don't find enough material, ask again here.