The NCOF Partners are:
Wave Modelling
Over the past two decades, the Met Office has run and maintained a suite of wave models to provide predictions of wave conditions, globally and around the UK.
The present suite of models are based upon a second-generation scheme, and have a proven track record in providing forecasts for a range of applications extending from predicting offshore vessel motion characteristics to forecasts of coastal overtopping.
Global and regional models are run on a daily basis. The existing operational set-up comprises:
| Model Name | Resolution and Coverage | Forecast |
| Global Wave Model | 60km, 80S-80N, 180W-180E | Twice daily, out to 5 days |
| European Wave Model | 35km, 30N-66N, 14W-42E | Twice daily, out to 36 hours |
| UK Waters Wave Model | 12km, 48N-63N, 12W-13E | 4 x daily, out to 36 hours and 2 x daily to 5 days |
Real-time data from the global and regional wave models are currently available via the Met Office Data and Products Distribution Service (DPDS).
Within this section, the wave model group aim to provide relevant information regarding the model system as it continually develops. Please follow the links for further information:
- describing the wave model scheme
- listings of inputs and outputs for the model
- version history
- intended development program
- model validation
- applications.
We have rated each of the wave model configurations in terms of their science, validation against real-world measurements and present range of application. To view these ratings please link to the Operational Forecast Model Capability Tables.
For further information or to give some feedback on these pages, please use the NCOF site Enquiry Form.
(Last Updated: 04-02-2008)