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NDBC 52212 — Pacific – Ngaraard, Babeldaob, Palau

Waverider Buoy · 7.63°, 134.71154°
Model0-3 days3-5 days5-7 days7-10 days
MeteoFrance Wave99.1%99.4%99.8%99.7%
DWD GWAM95.5%99.2%99.6%Unavailable
ECMWF WAM 0.2599.2%99.2%99.6%97.8%
GFS Wave87.2%82.6%82.6%74.0%

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 skillVery GoodVery GoodVery GoodGood
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