Wave energy may not be suitable or commercially viable as
tidal current energy in Malaysia. Wave energy conversion technology requires an average annual wave power density greater
than 50 kW/m2
. However, the wave power density of Malaysia’s
ocean is less than 50 kW/m2
. Hence, Malaysia’s ocean has rather
low potential in harnessing wave energy [50]. Furthermore, the
shoreline changes due to wave energy have caused erosion and
sedimentation issues [51].