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Wave Height Forecasts

Auswave model wave forecast maps

The Bureau of Meteorology operates a 7-day Global wave model called Auswave. Wave forecasts are available for a number of sub-regions of Australian waters using the high resolution Auswave Regional model.

Bass Strait

Bass Strait is a notorious stretch of water between Victoria and Tasmania. Extreme wave heights occur often and opposing tidal currents may increase wave steepness.