To assess the wake impact in exposed coastal areas and shallow water environments, we have developed a
computational efficient and robust method which has been used in numerous projects. The method is based on the
Spectral Wave (SW) module of MIKE Powered by DHI’s 2D modelling software MIKE 21. The model is based on a
phase-averaged energy conservation approach. This modelling technique has the advantage of being applicable
even to large coastal areas. The model includes the effects of wave refraction and shoaling due to varying depth and
currents, as well as energy dissipation due to bottom friction and wave breaking.