Do Destructive Waves Have a Strong Swash?

Why are destructive waves more powerful?

Destructive waves are formed by strong winds with large fetch areas. These waves have high energy levels that have been built up by travelling long distances and being exposed to strong winds. When they reach land they tend to break strongly and remove material from the shoreline.

What does a destructive wave do?

Destructive waves destroy beaches. The waves are usually very high, have a short wavelength and are very frequent. ... As the wave approaches the beach it gains height and plunges onto a steep beach so does not travel far up the up it. The force generated by a breaking destructive wave can also erode a headland.