Reducing Wave Overtopping and Protecting Waterfront Structures
We provide engineering design for wave deflectors used to reduce wave runup, overtopping, and splash over waterfront structures. Wave deflectors are commonly integrated into seawalls, bulkheads, and coastal protection systems to improve performance during high tides, storms, and long-term sea level rise.
What Is a Wave Deflector?
A wave deflector is a structural element added to the top or face of a seawall or coastal structure to redirect incoming wave energy away from the protected area. Its purpose is to help reduce water overtopping, minimize erosion behind the wall, and improve the resilience of coastal infrastructure.
Applications
- Residential and commercial seawalls
- Bulkheads and retaining structures near the shoreline
- Waterfront promenades and decks
- Marina and harbor edge protection
- Retrofit of aging coastal infrastructure
Our Design Capabilities
- Structural design of reinforced concrete wave deflectors
- Integration with new or existing seawalls
- Evaluation of wave runup and overtopping conditions
- Load analysis from wave impact and uplift forces
- Anchorage and connection design
- Retrofit solutions for existing waterfront structures
- Coordination with sea level rise adaptation measures
Serving Newport Beach and Southern California waterfront projects
We provide coastal and marine structural engineering services throughout Southern California, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
Each project is evaluated for marine exposure, structural demands, site constraints, and permitting requirements so the final design supports long-term performance.