is the scale wrong on the "advanced" forecast graph?
sorry I missed the link for the advanced graph:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftOuf-DAETgUyB6m4OpmPVx1NjLgEFjj/view?u...
ps: My interpretation of the graph could be wrong as well, I'm just curious.
The Advanced graph is showing the swell - i.e the open ocean - readings The equivalent of buoy readings, except it's a virtual buoy reading.
Note how they match up with the Surf Forecast Swell Train Analysis below the graph?
The Basic graph is the expected wave size on the beaches. It's why it reverts to feet, as that's the scale most surfers use when measuring waves.
Thanks Stunet, that makes more sense now.
I would love to know precisely what u mean by "a virtual buoy reading", is it a simulation/calculation of what would be reading on the buoy?
What I mean by that is, wave buoys - actual physical wave buoys that float upon the ocean - measure the swell height in metres and period in seconds. So you might have a reading of 2.3m @ 10 seconds.
Virtual buoy readings will provide similar output, however it's generated by computer modelling (hence, a 'virtual' read out).
So as per your question: Yeah, virtual buoy readings should match what would happen if a real buoy was floating on the ocean at the nominated place and time.
Basic graph has the right scale :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3YeygZxH24nuHeWGH5eTFMfeWoWHncC/view?u...
Advanced graph seems wrong, swell would be peaking at 8ft+, just hovering over u can see the correct value, also on the table down below.