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suitable for surfing and present different dangers.
# Spilling, or rolling: these are the safest waves on which to surf. They can be found in most areas with relatively flat shorelines. They are the most common type of shorebreak. The deceleration of the wave base is gradual, and the velocity of the upper parts does not differ much with height. Breaking occurs mainly when the steepness ratio exceeds the stability limit.
# Plunging, or dumping: these break suddenly and can "dump" swimmers--pushing them to the bottom with great force.

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