Beach drift and longshore currents only develop when waves' direction of approach is perpendicular to the shoreline.

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Beach drift and longshore currents can develop when the waves' direction of approach is at an angle to the shoreline, not necessarily perpendicular. This is because waves approach the shore at an angle and create a longshore current that moves sediment along the shoreline.

Beach Drift and Longshore Currents Only Develop When Waves' Direction