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Development and technical paper
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08 Aug 2025
Development and technical paper |
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Wave forecast investigations on downscaling, source terms, and tides for Aotearoa New Zealand
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Coasts and Estuaries, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand
Department of Physics, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, Aotearoa New Zealand
Richard Gorman
Spectrum Oceanographic Ltd, Picton, Aotearoa New Zealand
Emily Lane
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Hydrodynamics, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
Stuart Moore
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Meteorology and Remote Sensing, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Cyprien Bosserelle
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Hydrodynamics, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
Glen Reeve
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Coasts and Estuaries, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand
Christo Rautenbach
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Coasts and Estuaries, Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand
Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela University (NMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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This research explores improving wave forecasts in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly at Banks Peninsula and Baring Head. We used detailed models and found that forecasts at Baring Head improved significantly due to its narrow geography, but changes at Banks Peninsula were minimal. The study demonstrates that local conditions greatly influence the effectiveness of wave prediction models, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in coastal forecasting to enhance accuracy in the predictions.
This research explores improving wave forecasts in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly at Banks...
