Victorian Wave Buoy Network
Victorian Wave Buoy Network
Discover Victoria's wave patterns with the VCMP's Spotter buoys. Real-time ocean data for surfers and climate monitoring.
Aug 30, 2020
In August 2020, as part of the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program (VCMP), the government of Victoria deployed six Spotter buoys along its coastline, marking one of the most significant investments in continuous ocean observation within the state.
This deployment of wave buoys marks the largest single investment aimed at gathering comprehensive wave data, empowering real-time monitoring and enhanced wave climate modeling while integrating shoreline dynamics. Leveraging this network's data, the program aims to assess climate change impact on Victoria's wave patterns and assist surfers in locating optimal surf breaks, emphasizing the broader utility and significance of this initiative.
Additional Information
Customer Stories
October 25, 2021
Spotter buoys deployed in South Australia to provide real time wave data for the Adelaide Metropolitan Coast
White Papers
September 19, 2023
White paper: Why deploying a network of marine sensing systems is the key to collecting ocean data at scale
Ocean Science Reports
- May 17, 2024: Spotter Platform outperforms peer wave buoys in independent field comparison
- September 5, 2023: Airdropped Spotters make direct observations of Hurricane Idalia to improve existing forecasts
- May 3, 2023: How accounting for instability in the lower atmosphere improves forecasts of extreme waves