CDIP Station 270 - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

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Track real-time wave heights from the CDIP Station 270 buoy (Station 270). View live swell data, wave periods, wind direction, and ocean conditions now — essential for surfers, mariners, and forecasters.

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About CDIP Station 270 Buoy

The CDIP Station 270 buoy is maintained by the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It continuously measures swell height, wave period, direction, and marine weather conditions. This data supports safe navigation, surf forecasting, weather modeling, and coastal research.

The Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography uses this site to capture detailed coastal wave spectra for engineering and research.

Data Applications

  • Surfers: Track swell height, period, and direction to time sessions and compare nearby breaks.
  • Mariners: Monitor sea state and wave energy for safer transits and offshore operations.
  • Weather forecasters: Analyze storm-driven waves and ocean-atmosphere interactions for regional forecasts.
  • Researchers: Study long-term wave climate trends, coastal erosion, and renewable energy potential.

Station Info

Station ID
270
Location
Unknown
Data Sources
CDIP
Program
CDIP
Type
buoy

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