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Wave data for Point Nepean


The times are graphed for Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) which is +10 hours UTC. The most recent data is on the right hand side of the graphs.

Data as of last reading

Current state of buoy Online
Approx. time of reading 9/02/2010 18:37
Significant wave 0.52 metres
Maximum wave 0.80 metres
Significant period 3.8 seconds
Peak period 9.5 seconds
Mean magnetic direction 158.5 °
Latitude 3821.617S1
Longitude S14441.467E
Water temperature 20.3 °C
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Wave height
Maximum height
Significant height
0
1
2
8/02 12:00
8/02 18:00
9/02 00:00
9/02 06:00
9/02 12:00
9/02 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.

Wave period
Significant period
Peak period
3
7
11
15
8/02 12:00
8/02 18:00
9/02 00:00
9/02 06:00
9/02 12:00
9/02 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.

Wave direction
Mean magnetic direction
138
158
178
198
8/02 12:00
8/02 18:00
9/02 00:00
9/02 06:00
9/02 12:00
9/02 18:00
Legend
Mean magnetic direction - Weighted mean direction taken over waves of all frequencies in a given record period.

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 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 on this information.

Please note that the location of the buoy will change without notice from time to time. There is no guarantee that the buoy will be deployed or operational.