beachcomber

noun4

1. •
   A person who collects marine salvage at the coast.
2. •
   A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others.

   • The society of beach-combers always repays the small pains you need be at to enjoy it. They are easy of approach and affable in conversation. — 1919
3. •
   Any loafer around a waterfront.
4. •
   A long rolling wave of the sea.