The amount of sand carried by longshore drift on parts of California's coast is much greater than that generally seen on the East Coast of the U.S.

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The Pacific Coast, particularly in California, experiences more vigorous wave action due to its exposure to larger, more powerful oceanic swells, leading to a greater amount of sand being transported by longshore drift compared to the generally milder conditions on the East Coast of the U.S.

The Amount of Sand Carried by Longshore Drift on Parts