Beaches exist in all parts of the world, and each beach has a feature that makes it particular type of beach. What differentiates the types of beaches range from the geography to what color the sand is. Before planning a vacation, know what kind of beach you are going to and what features to expect due to its beach type.
Cove beaches form when water beats stones and stone structures over the course of a number of years. Heavy winds and salt deposits from the ocean work together to sweep granite and other minerals into the oceans helping form a shoreline. Cove beaches will often have sandstones along the coasts with a highly visible rock formation nearby. Cove beaches are rockier than reflective or sand beaches.
Reflective beaches have low wave energy. Beach faces are often steep and narrow, and the sand is more coarse. Reflective beaches are not good for surfing because their wave energy is weak, not giving surfers a chance to showcase their talents. Waves also break closer to the shore, which is a result of the steep beach face. Beaches of this nature often have sudden dropoffs from shallow to deep waters.
Dissipative beaches are good for surfers because of the wide zones and high tides that are a result of winds and little to no barriers. These beaches are wide in length and have few obstacles to deal with, like rock formations. This beach is shallow and gradually reaches deep waters. Dissipative beaches are not as sloped as reflective beaches.
