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    How do Windy measure wave height?

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      eklyng last edited by

      Hi!
      Is the wave height measured from still-water line to the highest point(crest), or is it measured by the vertical distance between the lowest point(trough) and the highest point(crest)?
      Thanks!

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        Gkikas LGPZ Moderator @eklyng last edited by

        @eklyng
        Wave height is measured from a crest to the neighbouring trough.
        Forecast data you find here are the "Significant Wave Height"
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Significant_wave_height

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