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Wave data for Point Nepean

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Data as of last reading

Current State of Buoy Online
Approx. Time of Reading 20/08/2008 13:07
Significant Wave 1.76 metres
Maximum Wave 2.59 metres
Significant Period 10.6 seconds
Peak Period 13.3 seconds
Mean Magnetic Direction 204.9 °
Latitude 3821.617S1
Longitude S14441.516E
Water Temperature 12.7 °C
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Wave Height
Maximum Height
Significant Height
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
19/08 12:00
19/08 18:00
20/08 00:00
20/08 06:00
20/08 12:00
20/08 18:00
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Maximum Height - The maximum wave height in a given record period
Significant Height - Average height of the waves which comprise the highest 1/3 of waves in a given period
These times are graphed for Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST) in Melbourne, which is +10 hours UTC.Daylight Savings for Melbourne occurs from 31 October 2004 to 27 March 2005, which is +11 hours UTC.
Most recent data is on the right hand side of the graph.

Wave Period
Significant Period
Peak Period
7
10
13
16
19/08 12:00
19/08 18:00
20/08 00:00
20/08 06:00
20/08 12:00
20/08 18:00
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Peak Period - The peak wave period in a given record period
Significant Period - Average period of the significant waves in a given period
These times are graphed for Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST) in Melbourne, which is +10 hours UTC.Daylight Savings for Melbourne occurs from 31 October 2004 to 27 March 2005, which is +11 hours UTC.
Most recent data is on the right hand side of the graph.

Wave Direction
Mean Magnetic Direction
194
200
206
212
19/08 12:00
19/08 18:00
20/08 00:00
20/08 06:00
20/08 12:00
20/08 18:00
Legend
Mean Magnetic Direction - Weighted mean direction taken over waves of all frequncies in a given record period
These times are graphed for Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST) in Melbourne, which is +10 hours UTC.Daylight Savings for Melbourne occurs from 31 October 2004 to 27 March 2005, which is +11 hours UTC.
Most recent data is on the right hand side of the graph.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information provided in this site in relation to wave data is derived directly from automatic sensing and recording equipment. It is not reviewed or quality controlled by the PoMC. You should not rely on the information for any purpose whatsoever and should make your own assessment of conditions before undertaking any marine activity. PoMC gives no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information, and expressly disclaims any liability for injury, loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of any use of or reliance of this information.

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