REAL-TIME WAVE DATA

Near-Shore Wave Buoy Approx. Water Depth 30m

Frequency-Directional Spectrum

Latest Data

at 06.30 pm(AWST) on 19-Jan

Significant Wave Height

1.02m

Peak Wave Period

12.5sec

Peak Wave Direction

201°

The near-shore wave buoy is located of the Southern Coast of Western Australia near Torbay Inlet. The full dataset for this buoy is available at the Torbay Wave Data Page on the WA Waves website.

Current Research Programs

OCEANOGRAPHY / COASTAL PROCESSES

Investigating and characterising the wave and current conditions for successful deployment of wave energy converters (WEC) in coastal regions.

HYDRODYNAMICS / WAVE-STRUCTURE INTERACTION

Developing models to predict wave-WEC interactions and inform optimal WEC design for power generation and survivability.

GEOTECHNICS / FOUNDATION DESIGN

Developing foundation engineering solutions to meet the specific requirements of the marine renewable energy industry.

Cultural Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land that Great Southern Marine Research Facility stands upon, the Minang Noongar people. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this region.