Abstract:According to samples collected from two key beaches along the coast of Rizhao city. From the survey data of particle size, magnetization rate, main trace amount and rare earth element, the sediment type, distribution characteristics, transporting way and material source in the study area were analyzed. The results show that, the type of sediment in the study area is mainly sand. In parallel seacoast direction, the particle size of the sediments is thickened from north to south. In vertical seacoast direction, from the beach shoulder to the beach surface to the low tide line, the particle size of the sediment gradually becomes thinner. In the area of sediment sorting, the beach at Seashore National Forest Park is better than the beach at Wanpingkou. Sediments are affected by the flow along the Yellow Sea coast, moving from north to south. The source of shallow matter in the sandy beach is closely related to the plagioclase gneiss and monzonitic granite in the bedrock on the inland side. The source of the deep material of the beach is closely related to the granite porphyry and granodiorite in the bedrock on the sea side.