The Leading
Wave Attenuator
for Coastal Protection
– Wave Attenuator & Coastal Protection Systems
Wavebrake is the only floating tethered wave attenuator custom-designed for coastal protection and dock protection — site-engineered and environmentally neutral, delivering up to 85% wave reduction without permanent structures or ecological disruption.
✔ Endorsed by Coastal Engineers
✔ Zero Environmental Impact
✔ Custom-Engineered Per Site
✔ Up to 85% Wave Attenuation
✔ More Protection, Less Cost
✔ Temporary or Permanent Structure
How Our Wave Attenuator Works
– The Technology
Wavebrake's floating wave attenuator uses the force of Mother Nature against itself — disrupting laminar wave flow and extracting energy through friction and a canceling effect. The result is industry-leading coastal protection and dock protection without reflective rebound damage.
⚡ Wave Energy Enters — A porous face accepts incoming waves and channels them into the system instead of reflecting them back.
🌀 Turbulence Extracts Energy — Friction and a canceling effect strip the wave of its power inside the system.
🌊 Calm Water Behind — Only a fraction of the energy passes through. Floats with tide and storm surge, so performance never drops.
🔧 Adapts to Changing Conditions — Reconfigure, expand, or relocate sections as your site evolves.
🐟 Marine Ecology Undisturbed — Lets minimal wave energy through to prevent stagnation. No impact on tidal flow or marine life.
🏖️ Rebuilds Your Shoreline — Reduced wave energy lets sediment settle naturally, restoring beach mass over time.
Action Gallery
Watch Wavebrake Perform.
-Easy Installation
Installed in Days, Not Months - No Heavy Equipment
Watch how a Wavebrake sytem goes in. No barges. No cranes. No pile drivers. The modular sections are assembled on the water and secured with engineered anchoring - your dock stay usable the enitre time.
And unlike a permanent breakwater, you’re never locked in. Wavebrake can stay in place year-round as a permanent solution, or be repositioned, expanded, or removed as your needs change - all at a fraction of the cost of any traditional breakwater.
– The Challenge
Conventional Coastal Protection Is Failing Shorelines
Stone seawalls, jetties and groins offer inadequate coastal protection — permanent, costly, environmentally disruptive, and still vulnerable to significant wave damage. Wavebrake's floating wave attenuator was engineered to replace them.
❌ No dock protection — pilings loosen, boat lines snap, and lifts are damaged by constant wake and wave action
❌ Permanent structures that cannot adapt to changing coastal conditions
❌ Serious compromise to immediate and surrounding marine environments
❌ Reflective/rebound action creates collateral damage to adjacent areas
❌ Heavy equipment and barges required for installation and removal
❌ Storm surges can erase 40 feet of waterfront land in a single afternoon
-The Advantages
With Wavebrake
✅ No heavy equipment or barges required
✅ 85% maximum wave height reduction – exceeding stone breakwaters
✅ A fraction of the cost of traditional breakwater systems
✅ Zero negative environmental impacts during and after installation
✅ Removable or permanent installation, subject to site conditions
✅ Scalable to any waterfront size, depth, or wave condition
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Coastal Protection & Dock Protection for Every Site
– Use Cases
From municipal harbors to private marina developments — our wave attenuator is configured to your specific site, wave profile, and coastal protection objectives.
⚓ Marina Breakwaters & Dock Protection — Calm mooring environments, no chop from boat traffic, safe vessel boarding in all weather. Marina Developers & Owners
🏖️ Beach Stabilization — Offshore shoals slow wave energy, stop sand migration, and rebuild beach mass naturally. Municipal & Property Owners
🌊 Coastal Erosion Control — Deploy as jetties, groins, or offshore breakwaters tailored to your shoreline's erosion challenge. Coastal Engineers & Environmental Agencies
🏠 Residential Harbours — Quiet water, storm protection, and safe boating — with a low profile that preserves the view. Property Developers & Residential
🐟 Marine Habitat Creation — Structures act as artificial reefs, creating fish havens and living shoreline ecosystems. Environmental Agencies & Conservation
🌿 Wetlands Protection — Shield restored plantings and marshes from storm surge without fill, debris, or permanent intervention. Environmental Agencies & Municipal
– Who We Serve
Trusted by
Industry Professionals
✔ Coastal Engineers
✔ Municipal Decision-Makers
✔ Environmental Agencies
✔ Marina Developers
✔ Waterfront Property Developers
✔ Marina Owners
✔ Engineering & Construction Firms
✔ Marina Contractors
Wave Attenuator Built to Last
– Technical Specifications
Every Wavebrake wave attenuator deployment is site-engineered for maximum coastal protection. The four primary performance variables — mass, width, depth, and configuration — are calibrated to your specific wave criteria.
Superior Coastal Protection vs. Conventional Systems
– Competitive Advantages
✔ No Heavy Equipment Required
Installed with beachfront access and a small watercraft. No barges, cranes, or piling. No dust, noise, or facility closure during installation.
✔ Dock Protection Without Rebound Damage
Unlike seawalls and stone breakwaters, Wavebrake absorbs energy rather than reflecting it — delivering true dock protection and eliminating collateral wave damage to adjacent properties and structures.
✔ Rides Tides & Storm Surge
Floats vertically with water level — always positioned optimally in the wave. Conventional concrete pontoons lift and shift; Wavebrake does not.
✔ Maintenance-Free Operation
Constant motion washes the system. Biofouling adds weight and improves performance. Individual 25 ft sections can be removed, serviced, and returned to service quickly.
✔ Permanent or Temporary
Deploy as a semi-permanent installation or a seasonal/temporary system. Easily repositioned as conditions change — no permitting headaches from permanent infrastructure.
Request a Coastal Protection Consultation
– Get Started
Every Wavebrake wave attenuator begins with a site evaluation. Tell us about your coastal protection or dock protection challenge and our engineers will design a solution specific to your conditions, wave profile, and objectives.
★ Custom coastal protection analysis from expert engineers
★ Site-specific wave attenuator design proposal at no obligation
★ Full regulatory and permitting guidance available
★ Response within 1 business day