Extreme High Swell Events on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast

6.0 Summary and References » 6.1 Summary

This lesson aims to improve the ability of marine forecasters to predict extreme high swell events and make more accurate forecasts by:

  • Recognizing the characteristics of weather situations that can generate heavy swells
  • Applying a marine forecast process that integrates various types of observational and model data, including ASCAT wind data and the Extreme Forecast Index

The lesson’s cases both involved significantly high wave heights. But they evolved in ways that led to different outcomes. The cases highlight the importance of looking at a range of observational and model data and not making assumptions based on limited data or assessments.