Numerical predictions of ocean wave characteristics are now provided by the AUSWAVE model, adapted from the WAVEWATCH III model developed by NOAA in the US and implemented operationally by CAWCR and NMOC. This model replaces the Bureau's WAM model, and is run on global, regional and Australia domains as used in ACCESS.
The full suite of charts from the AUSWAVE model is listed in the tables below.
AUSWAVE Wave Charts
| Model | AUSWAVE-G |
|---|---|
| Domain | Global |
| Time Step and Duration | 12 hourly to 168 hours (7 days) |
| Model Run Times and Typical Availability Times |
00Z run available 07Z 12Z run available 19Z |
| Views |
Australia Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean |
| Model | AUSWAVE-R |
|---|---|
| Domain | Regional |
| Time Step and Duration | 6 hourly to 72 hours (3 days) |
| Model Run Times and Typical Availability Times |
00Z run available 03Z 12Z run available 15Z |
| Views | Australia |
| Model | AUSWAVE-A |
|---|---|
| Domain | Australia |
| Time Step and Duration | 3 hourly to 48 hours (2 days) |
| Model Run Times and Typical Availability Times |
00Z run available 04Z 06Z run available 10Z 12Z run available 16Z 18Z run available 22Z |
| Views |
Australia Northwest Australia Southwest Australia Southeast Australia Northeast Australia Bass Strait |
Available Elements
All AUSWAVE models produce the following elements:
- Significant wave height and direction
- First swell component and direction
- Second swell component and direction
- Wind wave height
- Peak period
- Surface wind
Note that not all maps are available on-line.
For further information about the AUSWAVE model suite, refer to the AUSWAVE Data Documentation.