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Tropical Cyclone Cody to bring large waves and potentially dangerous ocean conditions to New Zealand's coast
A new tropical cyclone that has been developing in the South Pacific Ocean is now officially named Tropical Cyclone Cody. While the centre of the ex-tropical cyclone is currently forecast to track to the northeast of New Zealand, significant wave height along the northeast coast of New Zealand is expected to build rapidly from Friday the 14th and through the coming weekend.
New research expands the current knowledge of Aotearoa’s complex wave climate
MetOcean Solutions’ expert oceanographer Dr João Albuquerque recently published a study on wave partitioned hindcast data from New Zealand waters.
New SwellMap and WeatherMap released
The new SwellMap and WeatherMap websites have gone live! SwellMap is one of New Zealand’s most extensive and dedicated marine forecasting websites and was the country’s first marine forecast site dedicated to recreational users.
We’re excited to welcome Alex Ushakov to the MetOcean Solutions team
MetOcean Solutions is delighted to welcome Alex Ushakov to the team. Alex will be joining us as a Scientific Systems Engineer.
We welcome the newest additions to the MetOcean Solutions team
At MetOcean Solutions (MOS), we recognise that our employees are invaluable. Each of them brings expert knowledge and skills that make us a unique team and allow us to continue to push boundaries.
Eddy and enhanced primary productivity captured in MetOcean Solutions model and satellite images off the coast of Kaikoura
A MetOcean Solutions model clearly illustrates the occurrence of a cyclonic eddy off the coast of Kaikoura, New Zealand on Saturday the 11th of September 2021.
MetOcean Solutions scientist publishes long-awaited study on the Taranaki wave climate
MetOcean Solutions’ wave modeller, Dr Henrique Rapizo, is the lead author of the recently published study that fills a two-decade-long knowledge gap of the New Zealand (NZ) Taranaki regional wave climate.
MetOcean Solutions’ Forecast API allows easy customer access to accurate marine and atmospheric weather data
MetOcean Solutions, a division of MetService, recently released a Forecast API, making accurate ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric data easily available to clients and customers. "Our APIs provide high-quality weather data for anywhere in the world," explains MetOcean Solutions’ General Manager, Dr Brett Beamsley.
SwellMap celebrates 15 years and gets ready to relaunch
MetOcean Solutions is proud to announce that SwellMap, our free marine recreational forecast website, has provided high-resolution forecasts to users for 15 years. Launched in 2006, SwellMap was New Zealand's first marine forecast website dedicated to recreational users.
Impact Of Heavy Rainfall on Coastal Water Quality Captured in MetOcean Model
Models available on MetOceanView forecast elevated concentrations and advection of E. coli and Enterococcus spp in the Tasman and Golden Bays following extreme weather in July 2021.
Fishing for temperature
The Mangōpare sensor was used on recreational fishing gear and on a science research voyage for the first time as part of the Blue Cradle inagural expedition in late June.
Our Better Work Stories
MetOcean Solutions oceanographers are passionate about their work, and live and breathe being on or in the water. So much so, they often undertake scientific research in their own time.
How did the recent wave event in Wellington compare?
The recent large waves that hit the Wellington and Kaikoura coastlines were formed in the Southern Ocean and travelled 1000’s of kilometres before the hit these exposed coastlines.
Operational High Resolution Hydrodynamic Forecast Model for Cook Strait
MetOcean Solutions has recently operationalised a high-resolution hydrodynamic forecast model for the wider Cook Strait region and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Rafael Soutelino joins MetOcean Solutions
We are delighted to welcome back Dr Rafael Soutelino to MetOcean Solutions.
As a physical oceanographer specialising in modelling and analysis of ocean dynamics, he will be joining our MetOcean Research and Development team, based in Raglan.
An operational hydrodynamic forecast model for Taiwan Strait
MetOcean Solutions recently completed the development of a high-resolution hydrodynamic forecast model for Taiwan Strait.
Metocean conditions study to optimise marine operability at Punta Chungo, Chile
Last year, Latin America’s leading company in marine exploration BENTOS commissioned MetOcean Solutions to provide a summary of metocean conditions at Punta Chungo, Chile.
Modelling tsunami propagation to New Zealand coast
On Friday March 5th, three severe earthquakes struck along the Kermadec Trench, with each subsequent earthquake stronger than the last. The earthquakes resulted in authorities issuing tsunami alerts throughout the South West Pacifici Islands, including New Zealand.
New Moana Project forecast predicts marine heatwave in the Chatham Islands
The Chatham Islands (Rēkohu) are expecting a strong marine heatwave this weekend as forecast by the Moana Project’s new marine heatwave forecasting tool.
Emilio Echevarria joins MetOcean Solutions
We are delighted to welcome Emilio Echevarria to MetOcean's Research and Development team.
Emilio is a physical oceanographer from Argentina with more than 5 years' experience running regional and global numerical wave models.