Coastal Data System - Waves (Skardon River Outer)

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Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Skardon River Outer. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are; Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period). Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record. Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period. Tp - The peak energy wave period. Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from. SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

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Data last updated 17 April 2025
Source https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/beach/hydraulics-laboratory
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