Study of beach profile and sediment characteristic along KUSTEM to maras beach, Kuala Terengganu

Abstract

A study on a variation of grain size and beach profile was conducted along the Kuala Terengganu coastline which covers the area from Tok Jembal Beach to Maras Beach. Sampling and data collection were carried out every one month from September 2005 until December 2005. The aims of the study are to determine grains size characteristic and distribution, also the relation with beach profile. The study also determines the net shore drift pattern along the coastline. Sample was taken from seven different station with three representative points along littoral zone which include the high tide, mide tide and low tide. This study has found a significant influent of the monsoon to the sediment characteristic changes on the study area.