Sand Beach Ridges: Definitions and Re-Definition

Use of the term 'beach ridge' is confusing in the literature because definitions of beach ridges are highly variable and are commonly used interchangeably with 'berm' and sometimes 'foredune'. Thus, the definitions of sand beach ridges are briefly reviewed, and beach ridges are re-defined as entirely wave formed deposits. Berms and foredunes are also defined. Modes of sand beach ridge formation are also reviewed, with four primary modes identified.