Shoreline prediction due to extension of breakwater and control of erosion by artificial nourishment for development of port at Cuddalore, India

The coast of Cuddalore is located in the south east coast (11.7073° N, 79.7428°E) of India bordering Bay of Bengal. The coast is characterized by the presence of few estuaries and inlets. The Cuddalore port is located at the confluence point of two rivers namely Uppanar and Paravanar. The port was earlier used as an anchorage port. The port has good potential to handle multipurpose cargo and is strategically located in between two major ports Chennai and Tuticorin. The deep counter of 10m is available around 1100m from the shoreline.