Why ECMWF WAM and Wavewatch 3 forecasts are so different?
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I am a lay person that uses Windy forecasts for navigation and I would like to have a basic understanding of the difference on the ECMWF WAM and Wavewatch 3 forecasts or on their parameters so I can apply what I am reading correctly. Could someone help me out? :)
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I also want to know what the difference is between them?
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@CrisLopes @SDCTyc
Hello, the difference is that WAM is based on data from ECMWF and WAVEWATCH3 is from NOAA.
This thread may be uselfull for you - https://community.windy.com/topic/8746/swell-v-marine-forecast/3 -
In addition you may find some additional information here:
https://community.windy.com/topic/3603/different-definitions-for-the-wave-periods-are-shown
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@CrisLopes said in Why ECMWF WAM and Wavewatch 3 forecasts are so different?:
使用Windy預測進行導航
使用Windy預測進行導航? 當行車導航嗎?? 哈哈哈
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@依依
Yes you can use the predictions of weather models as shown on Windy to prepare a sailing trip for several days just a few miles off the coast ! Of course!
The question was not about offshore navigation which leave you offline.
