05/29/2026
๐ Beach-goers and boaters rely on data to help keep them safe in the ocean.
โต SCCOOS infrastructure and data products like High-Frequency Radar and Wave Buoys are critical for determining safe conditions for coastal recreation and industry.
๐ High-Frequency Radar gives us the ability to track where and how quickly coastal ocean water is moving. This information is essential for many important community services, including: assessing and mitigating impacts of impaired water quality (e.g., monitoring pollution sources or Harmful Algal Blooms), tracking oil spills, and assisting in search and rescue efforts.
๐ Wave Buoys provide wave and water heights, critical information not just for surfers (and for use in popular websites like Surfline), but also for designing coastal infrastructure, predicting and responding to coastal changes (e.g., sea level rise, cliff erosion), and assessing safe operating conditions for small ships to large vessels (e.g., oil tankers, shipping barges, port and ferry operations).
๐ Access the CalOOS data portal to view conditions near you: https://data.caloos.org/
