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NDBC 51206 — Pacific – Hilo

Waverider Buoy · 19.779°, -154.97°
Model0-3 days3-5 days5-7 days7-10 days
MeteoFrance Wave17.7%19.2%14.9%8.3%
DWD GWAM13.9%24.1%17.0%13.4%
ECMWF WAM 0.2537.8%39.0%31.8%21.5%
GFS Wave0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%

Each value is the percentage of that model's forecasts within 1.5 s of the observed wave period.

Model: ECMWF WAM 0.25 · Variable: Wave Period · As of 09-Nov-2026
Lead time (days)0-33-55-77-10
Forecast skillNoiseNoiseNoiseNoise
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