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Waves & Currents

Wave Energy Database

Agency: Satellite Observing System
Description: wave height/wave swells
Dates Available: 10 year archive
Region: South Carolina coastal area
Notes: Data available over internet
Satellite Observing System website

Tidal Range Database

Agency: National Oceanic and Atmoshperic Administration
Description: Tide station in SC
Dates Available: most current
Region: Buoys around the world and in South Carolina
NOAA tide station website

Long Shore Currents

Agency: Army Corps of Engineers - Charleston Office
Notes: Little information is available for long shore currents

Coastal and Marine Program > St. Peterburg Science Center > Research by Theme > South Carolina Pilot Coastal Assessment > South Carolina > Waves & Currents


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