MMAB Operational Wave Models
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The operational ocean wave predictions of NOAA/NWS/NCEP use
the wave model WAVEWATCH III®
using operational NCEP products as input
(source
code is available).
The model is
run four times a day: 00Z, 06Z, 12Z, and 18Z. Each run starts
with 9-, 6- and 3-hour hindcasts and produces forecasts of every 3 hours from the
initial time out to 180 hours (84 hours for the Great Lakes).
The wave model suite consists of global and regional nested grids.
As background information, a list of selected references
and a chronological list of model changes are
available. Finally, validation data are available for the multi-scale model.
Archival Link to Legacy Website (unsupported).
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Forecast Zones
Click to open the Product Viewer for the selected
zone (latest model run)
WAVEWATCH III® Tutorials
Two COMET
modules are available regarding WAVEWATCH III® and analysis of ocean swell:
Registration is free for the courses.
Disclaimer
While WAVEWATCH III® is an operational model, we cannot guarantee the
timeliness or accuracy of the model data and figures offered on this site.
Please see our disclaimer for more information.
Questions or Comments?
We welcome any questions or comments you may have on the WAVEWATCH III®
system.
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