Forcast Details Breakdown


Size

This metric show the lower and the upper end of the likely range for breaking wave size on the chosen beach in feet.

Swell

The significant wave height. It is the average of the largest third of all waves in this swell. Comparable to normal readings of height from another computer forecast, wave buoy or trained human observer. Intelligently rounded for display as a number.

Period

Peak Period of this swell component. The peak period is the period at which the swell spectra has the most energy and is commonly abbreviated to ‘period’ when used.

Swell Direction

The average direction of the waves in the swell.

Wind Speed

The speed of the forcased wind at that time.

Wind Direction

The average direction of the wind.