Wave buoys measure waves around the Australian coastline.
Components of a wave buoy:
• Buoy designed to follow the movement of the ocean
• Accelerometers on the buoy measure the up and down motions to calculate wave height, direction and period
• Rubber cord capable of stretching 3 times its length dangles below the buoy.
BOM uses this data to issue marine warnings.
Components of a wave buoy:
• Buoy designed to follow the movement of the ocean
• Accelerometers on the buoy measure the up and down motions to calculate wave height, direction and period
• Rubber cord capable of stretching 3 times its length dangles below the buoy.
BOM uses this data to issue marine warnings.
How do wave buoys measure around our coastline?
17 April 2025
Explains what a wave buoy is and how it is used.