CSS Wave Divider Generator
Generate CSS wave dividers between sections with customizable wave height, color, animation, and flip orientation.
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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
- Choose a wave style — Select from Sine, Sharp, Jagged, Layered, or Curve.
- Set position — Place the wave at the bottom or top of a section.
- Customize — Adjust wave height, colors, and flip orientation.
- Add animation — Enable animation to make the wave flow continuously.
- 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.