WSP Water Solutions

Statement of Qualifications | Water

COASTAL MODELING AND ANALYSIS Modeling. Interpreting. Transforming.

CLIENT LOCATION

As climate change and coastal development intensify, the need to anticipate and manage the forces shaping our shorelines has never been more urgent. Coastal environments are complex systems where natural processes and human infrastructure intersect. To design with efficiency and confidence, we must first understand how these systems behave. WSP’s coastal modeling and analysis services provide that understanding. We specialize in simulating coastal environments to evaluate how waves, tides and currents interact with both natural systems and human-made structures. Our models are tailored to each project, enabling clients to assess the impact of environmental changes and make informed decisions about design and risk mitigation.

Our approach involves generating offshore wave climates and transforming them to nearshore conditions, where we analyze wave penetration, agitation and structural loading. We assess overtopping rates, inform the design of wave defense structures (like breakwaters), and evaluate overland flooding risks. This detailed insight supports planning for beach morphology, dredging and climate adaptation. WSP’s approach is rooted in technical excellence and practical application. Every member of our team is a brilliant thinker with a promise to help clients build resilient, future ready coastal infrastructure. With every project, we bring clarity to complexity so our clients can move forward with certainty.

PROJECT ELEMENTS

CASE STUDY

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