Total Current in Surf Zone Calculator

✖Wind Driven Current is a flow in a body of water that is generated by wind friction on its surface.ⓘ Wind Driven Current [u_a]			+10% -10%
✖Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves is composed of motions at many scale, forced by several processes and is interconnected by various components.ⓘ Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves [u_i]			+10% -10%
✖Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves is the oscillations of the water surface caused by local wind fields and these wind-generated oscillations, which can range from tiny ripples to giants.ⓘ Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves [u_o]			+10% -10%
✖Tidal Current is the water current produced by tidal forces that occur in conjunction with the rise and fall of the tide.ⓘ Tidal Current [u_t]			+10% -10%
✖Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves is the persistent water movement generated by the energy of breaking waves is a significant factor in coastal dynamics, influencing sediment transport.ⓘ Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves [u_w]			+10% -10%

✖Total Current in the Surf Zone refers to the combined effect of several types of currents that occur in the surf zone, and it is the region of breaking waves, which is shallow, between 5 to 10 m deep.ⓘ Total Current in Surf Zone [u]

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Total Current in Surf Zone

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`"u" = "u"_{"a"}+"u"_{"i"}+"u"_{"o"}+"u"_{"t"}+"u"_{"w"}`

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`"45m/s"="6m/s"+"8m/s"+"3m/s"+"12m/s"+"16m/s"`

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Total Current in Surf Zone Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves
u = u_a+u_i+u_o+u_t+u_w
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Total Current in the Surf Zone - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Total Current in the Surf Zone refers to the combined effect of several types of currents that occur in the surf zone, and it is the region of breaking waves, which is shallow, between 5 to 10 m deep.
Wind Driven Current - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Wind Driven Current is a flow in a body of water that is generated by wind friction on its surface.
Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves is composed of motions at many scale, forced by several processes and is interconnected by various components.
Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves is the oscillations of the water surface caused by local wind fields and these wind-generated oscillations, which can range from tiny ripples to giants.
Tidal Current - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Tidal Current is the water current produced by tidal forces that occur in conjunction with the rise and fall of the tide.
Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves is the persistent water movement generated by the energy of breaking waves is a significant factor in coastal dynamics, influencing sediment transport.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Wind Driven Current: 6 Meter per Second --> 6 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves: 8 Meter per Second --> 8 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves: 3 Meter per Second --> 3 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Tidal Current: 12 Meter per Second --> 12 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves: 16 Meter per Second --> 16 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

u = u_a+u_i+u_o+u_t+u_w --> 6+8+3+12+16

Evaluating ... ...

u = 45

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

45 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

45 Meter per Second <-- Total Current in the Surf Zone

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Tidal Current given Total Current in Surf Zone

Go Tidal Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-(Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves+Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves)

Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone

Go Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves

Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves

Go Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Wind Driven Current

Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves

Go Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Wind Driven Current

Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves

Go Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves-Wind Driven Current

Total Current in Surf Zone

Go Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves

Total Current in Surf Zone Formula

What is Tidal Current?

The Tidal Currents are the only type of current affected by the interactions of the Earth, sun, and moon. The moon's force is much greater than that of the sun because it is 389 times closer to the Earth than the sun is. Tidal currents, just like tides, are affected by the different phases of the moon.

What does the current do to the sand in the surf zone?

The Sand grains move along the shore and up and down beaches because of currents made by waves. Waves break when they reach shallow water, creating turbulence. This area is called the surf zone. The turbulence kicks up the sand and then currents move it along the beach.

How to Calculate Total Current in Surf Zone?

Total Current in Surf Zone calculator uses Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves to calculate the Total Current in the Surf Zone, The Total Current in Surf Zone formula is defined as the summation of all wind-driven, tidal, oscillatory, and steady currents. Total Current in the Surf Zone is denoted by u symbol.

How to calculate Total Current in Surf Zone using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Current in Surf Zone, enter Wind Driven Current (u_a), Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves (u_i), Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves (u_o), Tidal Current (u_t) & Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves (u_w) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Current in Surf Zone calculation can be explained with given input values -> 29.02111 = 6+8+3+12+16.

FAQ

What is Total Current in Surf Zone?

The Total Current in Surf Zone formula is defined as the summation of all wind-driven, tidal, oscillatory, and steady currents and is represented as u = u_a+u_i+u_o+u_t+u_w or Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves. Wind Driven Current is a flow in a body of water that is generated by wind friction on its surface, Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves is composed of motions at many scale, forced by several processes and is interconnected by various components, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves is the oscillations of the water surface caused by local wind fields and these wind-generated oscillations, which can range from tiny ripples to giants, Tidal Current is the water current produced by tidal forces that occur in conjunction with the rise and fall of the tide & Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves is the persistent water movement generated by the energy of breaking waves is a significant factor in coastal dynamics, influencing sediment transport.

How to calculate Total Current in Surf Zone?

The Total Current in Surf Zone formula is defined as the summation of all wind-driven, tidal, oscillatory, and steady currents is calculated using Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves. To calculate Total Current in Surf Zone, you need Wind Driven Current (u_a), Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves (u_i), Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves (u_o), Tidal Current (u_t) & Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves (u_w). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Wind Driven Current, Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves, Tidal Current & Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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