Jetties and their impacts on wave formation in the surf zone Jetties are added to bodies of water to regulate erosion, preserve navigation channels, and make harbors. Jetties are classified into four different types and have two main controlling variables: the type of delta and the size of the jetty.
Jetties and their impacts on wave formation in the surf zone Jetties are added to bodies of water to regulate erosion, preserve navigation channels and make harbors. Jetties are classified into four different types and have two main controlling variables: the type of delta and the size of the jetty.