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Tasmanian Coastal Weather Station Details
When using wind data, it is important to remember most coastal stations are located on land so wind speeds may be unrepresentative of the actual wind conditions further out to sea. The reasons for this include:
- the decrease in wind speed over the land due to the generally rougher land surface.
- the effects of local topography, especially funnelling near and around headlands.
- the effects of inshore sea and land breezes.
Some stations are a good distance away from the coast but have been included as they provide some helpful information in areas where there are no other weather stations.
Note: Values for the distance in kilometres from the coast have been rounded up to one decimal place. Values of less than 0.2 km (200 metres) are identified as 'on the coast'.
| Station name | Metres above sea level | Kilometres from coast | Site of anemometer |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR NORTHWEST COAST | |||
| King Island | 36.2 m | 3 km | Airport |
| Marrawah | 107.3 m | 1.5 km | Flat - level |
| Cape Grim | 94.0 m | On the coast | Cliff top |
| Smithton | 7.5 m | 1 km | Airport |
| CENTRAL NORTH COAST | |||
| Wynyard | 12.0 m | 1.9 km | Airport |
| Burnie | 8.0 m | On the coast | Gentle slope |
| Devonport Airport | 9.0 m | 1 km | Airport |
| Low Head | 3.0 m | On the coast | Coastline undulating ground |
| Bridport | 52.0 m | 0.5 km | Wind estimated |
| Flinders Island | 9.0 m | 0.2 km | Airport |
| Hogan Island | 116.0 m | On the coast | Flat - island top |
| BANKS STRAIT | |||
| Swan Island | 15.0 m | 0.4 km | Coastline undulating ground |
| EAST of FLINDERS ISLAND | |||
| Eddystone Point | 15.0 m | 0.4 km | Coastline undulating ground |
| UPPER EAST COAST | |||
| St Helens | 48.0 m | 0.5 km | Airport |
| Scamander | 3.0 m | On the coast | Gentle slope |
| Bicheno | 11.0 m | On the coast | Flat - level |
| Friendly Beaches | 55.0 m | 0.3 km | Flat - coastal scrub |
| LOWER EAST COAST | |||
| Swansea | 10.5 m | On the coast | Roof top - urban surrounds |
| Orford | 15.0 m | 0.2 km | Flat - urban surrounds |
| Maria Island | 28.0 m | 0.3 km | Flat |
| SOUTHEAST COAST | |||
| Tasman Island | 240.0 m | 0.35 km | Flat - cliff top |
| Hobart | 50.5 m | 0.6 km | Gentle slope |
| Hobart Airport | 4.0 m | 1 km | Airport |
| Bull Bay | 46.0 m | 0.3 km | Gentle slope |
| Cape Bruny | 59.7 m | 0.4 km | Coastline - undulating ground |
| Dover | 10.0 m | 0.3 km | Airport (disused) |
| SOUTH WEST COAST | |||
| Maatsuyker Island | 146.5 m | 0.2 km | Flat - cliff top |
| CENTRAL WEST COAST | |||
| Low Rocky Point | 34.0 m | 0.5 km | Coastline - undulating ground |
| Cape Sorell | 19.3 m | On the coast | Coastline - undulating ground |
| Strahan | 20.0 m | 1 km | Airport |
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