CSS Wave Divider Generator

Generate CSS wave dividers between sections with customizable wave height, color, animation, and flip orientation.

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CSS Wave Divider

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What is a CSS Wave Divider?

A CSS wave divider is a decorative element placed between website sections that creates a smooth, wavy transition instead of a straight line. Unlike flat dividers, wave dividers add visual rhythm and organic flow to page layouts.

Wave dividers are typically created using inline SVG embedded as CSS background-image data URIs on pseudo-elements. This approach keeps the CSS self-contained without requiring external files. Waves can be animated to create a gentle flowing effect.

How to Use

  1. Choose a wave style — Select from Sine, Sharp, Jagged, Layered, or Curve.
  2. Set position — Place the wave at the bottom or top of a section.
  3. Customize — Adjust wave height, colors, and flip orientation.
  4. Add animation — Enable animation to make the wave flow continuously.
  5. Copy the CSS — Click Copy and paste into your stylesheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the wave divider in my HTML?

Add a <div class="wave-divider"></div> element between your sections. The wave shape is created via the ::before pseudo-element.

Can I use two waves (top and bottom) on the same section?

Yes. Add two .wave-divider elements - one at the top and one at the bottom of your section.

Will the wave work responsively?

Yes. The SVG wave scales to 100% width automatically. The height remains fixed but can be adjusted with media queries at different breakpoints.

Does the animation affect performance?

The animation uses CSS background-position which is GPU-accelerated in modern browsers, making it performant even on mobile devices.