Waves

This is wave data retrieved from a wave buoy deployed in front of Woe beach at 2.9 km away from the beach in a water depth of 20.45 m. The main instrument for the wave data collection is the Sofar Spotter Buoy that was moored at latitude 5.805750 and longitude 0.983133 degrees comprising of floaters, catenary loop of sinker weights and anchors to hold down the whole set up firmly. The preparations for setting up the buoy together with the mooring and deployment took place on the 20th of May 2023. Several four markers consisting of floaters and anchors were also mounted at 50 meters away from the main set up (buoy). The purpose of these markers is to serve as indicators to fishermen and other vessel operators along the waterway.