Another technique is used at Elmer Beach in the UK. Rock breakwaters are built with gaps between them. This means that the natural movements of sediment with t

Another technique is used at Elmer Beach in the UK. Rock breakwaters are built with gaps between them. This means that the natural movements of sediment with the tides fills up the space behind them, ie between them and the shoreline. They also make for nice sheltered little bays. https://www.chelifer.com/?page_id=4645 https://www.chelifer.com/?page_id=4645