The Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) model is a 14-day, hourly forecast for the region surrounding the Republic of Palau at approximately 275-m resolution. The forecast is run daily and is updated on the website around 8:15 AM Palau Time (UTC+9) every morning. This high-resolution wave model helps capture shallow water effects and nearshore coastal dynamics such as refracting, shoaling, and shadowing to provide a general indication of the nearshore environment.
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