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NDBC 51201 — Pacific – Waimea Bay

Waverider Buoy · 21.671°, -158.118°
Model0-3 days3-5 days5-7 days7-10 days
MeteoFrance Wave28.2%29.3%28.9%27.5%
DWD GWAM22.8%22.7%18.6%Unavailable
ECMWF WAM 0.2525.4%27.1%18.3%24.9%
GFS Wave48.6%10.3%32.3%44.5%

Each value is the percentage of that model's forecasts within 30° of the observed wave direction.

Model: MeteoFrance Wave · Variable: Wave Direction · As of 09-Nov-2026
Lead time (days)0-33-55-77-10
Forecast skillNoiseNoiseNoiseNoise
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