Given that H represents the anticipated wave height, what is the typical height of a breakwater relative to?

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19 Jan 2019
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The height of a breakwater is usually designed to be between 1.2 and 1.25 times the wave height (H) above the highest water level, ensuring it can withstand the maximum expected wave action.

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