Newhaven Harbour to Cuckmere Haven

A. Gravel

Inputs

Stores

Outputs

  • West to east littoral transport, via Western Breakwater
  • East to West littoral transport, via Seaford Head
  • Shore, platform and cliff erosion
  • Beach replenishment
  • Fluvial discharge
  • Cuckmere Haven beach
  • Seaford beach
  • Cuckmere Haven delta
  • Off-onshore transfer
  • Clast abrasion
  • Drift losses to east

B. Sand

Inputs

Stores

Outputs

  • Offshore transport
  • Updrift littoral transport
  • Fluvial discharge
  • Newhaven Harbour
  • Cuckmere Haven inlet
  • Dredging to entrance and approach channels, Hewhaven Harbour
  • Downdrift littoral transport