API's windWaves vs Waves

[piotrbialek]

Hello,

we use gfsWave model and have two wave variables to choose from:

• windWaves
• waves

do you have a recommendation, when should we use which? for example open water vs local waters?

Thank you
Piotr

[idefix37]

@piotrbialek
In open waters, it is best to use Waves, as they combine Wind waves and Swells.
On lakes or enclosed bays, you can use Wind waves, as they are generated by the local wind.