Waves approaching an irregular shoreline speed up and break when they hit the headlands and slow down in the quiet beaches.

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Waves typically slow down and increase in height as they approach shallow water, including headlands, due to the decrease in water depth, but they do not specifically speed up when hitting headlands. In bays or quieter beaches, the wave energy is spread over a wider area, often causing waves to be smaller and less intense.

Waves Approaching an Irregular Shoreline Speed Up and Break When