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Erosion of Surfside, Quintana, and Bryan Beaches
Over the past 60 years, Quintana and Surfside beaches have eroded at average rates of up to 17 ft/yr. Although Bryan beach grew immediately following the 1929 Brazos diversion, more recently the beach has been eroding at a rate of up to 27 ft/yr as the old Brazos sediments continue to be transported SW by prevailing longshore currents.
Over the past 60 years, Quintana and Surfside beaches have eroded at average rates of up to 17 ft/yr. Although Bryan beach grew immediately following the 1929 Brazos diversion, more recently the beach has been eroding at a rate of up to 27 ft/yr as the old Brazos sediments continue to be transported SW by prevailing longshore currents.