A wave-dominated delta is a type of delta where wave action is the dominant force shaping the deltaic deposits, resulting in a smooth, arcuate shoreline and the redistribution of sediments along the coast. Wave-dominated deltas are significant in coastal geomorphology for understanding the interplay between fluvial and marine processes in delta formation.
Reference: Galloway, W. E. (1975). “Process Framework for Describing the Morphologic and Stratigraphic Evolution of Deltaic Depositional Systems.” Deltas: Models for Exploration, 87-98.