Wave model vs. buoy data
On-line validation
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Wave/wind model forecast vs. buoy data
On-line validation, deterministic forecasts
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Quick-and-dirty display of wave model output and buoy data - 4 days back in time, 5 days ahead. No data quality check.

All forecasts for a given station and wave parameter (5 days, 4 times a day) are merged onto the same plot

Significant wave height
Wind speed
Dominant wave period
Mean wave period
Mean wave direction
Wind direction

markers: observations
lines: forecasts, issued at 6 hour intervals
solid black line: hindcast+most recent forecast
off-colour graph: no observations at present

Significant wave height (m)





Dominant wave period (sec)


Mean wave period T02 (sec)



Mean wave direction (deg.T)


Wind speed (m/sec)


Wind direction (deg.T)

Jacob Woge Nielsen - 21 Nov 2024