GSDA:Oceanic Data
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Coastline Data
NOAA NGDC
Obtain coastline data from NOAA NGDC
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has produced the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) website to allow for US data access. It is possible to download coastline data from an interactive global map.
Tidal Data
NOAA's National Ocean Service
NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) is home to the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS). This center gathers oceanographic data along the coast of the United States. Data available from this site includes historical and real-time observations and predictions of water levels and currents.
Obtain tidal data from NOAA's NOS
Obtain historical tidal data from NOAA's NOS
Obtain tidal precictions from NOAA's NOS
Current Data
NOAA's National Ocean Service
NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) is home to the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS). This center gathers oceanographic data along the coast of the United States. Data available from this site includes historical and real-time observations and predictions of water levels and currents.
Obtain current data from NOAA's NOS
Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network
The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON) monitors several buoys off the coast of Texas. Real-time and historical data can be obtained from this sight. A variety of data types are available for each buoy. More help and information can be found on the web page.
Obtain current data from TCOON
Wave Data
Wave Information Studies
The Wave Information Studies (WIS) is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory. Bulk wave parameters (significant wave height, period, direction) and wind speed and direction can be downloaded and viewed on the WIS site.
NOAA's National Data Buoy Center
NOAA's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) supplies data for moored buoys. The buoys measure a variety of data including: barometric pressure; wind direction, speed, and gust; air and sea temperature; wave energy spectra; and direction of wave propagation. Significant wave height, dominant wave period, and average wave period are derived from the wave energy spectra. The data available depends on the buoy type and data provider.
Coastal Data Information Program
The Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) measures coastal environment data. A variety of data types and formats are available on their website.
Oceanic Data Overview
Coastline Data
Tidal Data
Current Data
Wave Data
Oceanic Tips
Coastline Tips
Tidal Tips
Current Tips
Wave Tips
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