Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Wide Bay. For more information, please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves. Field names: 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.

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Caloundra. This site is jointly operated by the Department of Environment and Science and the Port of Brisbane Corporation (POBC). For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves. Field names: 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 bottom of the buoy hull.

Near real time wave and sea surface temperature data for selected sites along the Queensland coast. 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 - Approximation of sea surface temperature.

In July 1985 the Division of Oceanography embarked on a wave observation program with the deployment of two "Waverider" buoys in the Southern Ocean near Cape Sorell on the west coast of Tasmania. Data were collected from moored Waverider Buoys deployed for various periods in Tasmanian coastal waters off Cape Grim, Cape Sorell (100m), Cape Sorell (50m) and Storm Bay. These observations are used to assess both typical and extreme sea states at these sites and for estimating spatial, seasonal and interannual variations in wave conditions in the Tasmanian region. The program concluded in December 1993 when the Storm Bay buoy ceased operation. There are two distinct datasets: a) Derived statistical data is available on-line for the seven locations mentioned in "Wave Climate Measurements in the Southern Ocean." b) Sample burst data for each of (possibly) nine locations. NOTES: All instruments used, and a copy of the data obtained during this program were sent to the Bureau of Meteorology. The Marine Observation Unit at the Bureau (marine_obs@bom.gov.au) may be able to provide additional information. The data files in this collection are not in a Datacente supported format and no assurances are given as to the accuracy of data, or of the locations implied by the data file names. The CSIRO Waverider program has not been continued.

Tidal data collected from 7 autonomous stations, and 3 for use at short-term sites. Reference data from minor stations is available. Programme supports: determination of the marine tidal datum / tide predictions for safe navigation and recreation / coastal engineering design, environmental studies / development and management of marine facilities / storm surge information / Dynamic Under Keel Clearance for shipping / real time data for State Emergency Services and BOM for use during extreme events.

Predicted water level heights at Badu Island at regular time intervals.

Predicted water level heights at Lucinda at regular time intervals.

Predicted water level heights at Gold Coast Seaway at regular time intervals.

This is a reference and guidance document for existing and prospective wave buoy operators and wave buoy data users in Australia. The document outlines wave buoy instruments most commonly in use and the wave data types and formats typically generated. Guidance is provided for Wave Buoy Deployment (Quality Assurance) and Wave Buoy Data Management (Quality Control) procedures and processes.