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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 Wave29.7%30.9%29.5%28.1%
DWD GWAM24.3%24.6%19.0%Unavailable
ECMWF WAM 0.2526.4%28.7%18.6%25.6%
GFS Wave48.6%16.2%32.3%44.5%

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

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