Wave – Buoy Validation

The accuracy and reliability of the operational wave height forecasts generated from the WAVEWATCH III spectral wave model can be compared against measured wave heights from the National Data Buoy Center ( NDBC ) wave buoys. We focus on the last 14 days of forecasts because it provides a near real-time evaluation of how well the wave model is anticipating nature.  We can follow the NDBC buoy that is nearest to your project site and provide a measure of the forecast confidence.