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Predicting wave conditions

Predicting wave conditions chart map, New Zealand, 2007

Numerical modelling is used by NIWA to predict wave conditions around New Zealand. The chart shows predicted wave heights (colours) and direction (arrows) for 13 April 2007, when heavy seas hit the Southland coast.

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