As a field expert in fluid dynamics, I can explain that water waves exhibit characteristics of both transverse and longitudinal waves, but they are primarily transverse in nature. Water waves are complex because they involve the movement of water particles in a circular motion. At the surface, the motion is more transverse, meaning the particles move perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling. However, as you go deeper, the motion becomes more longitudinal, with particles moving back and forth in the direction of the wave's travel. The radius of these circular paths decreases with depth, which is why the wave's energy is most concentrated at the surface. read more >>

Water waves are an example of waves that involve a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions. As a wave travels through the waver, the particles travel in clockwise circles. The radius of the circles decreases as the depth into the water increases.read more >>