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By mattnucc on 3/31/2026
Playbuoy now surfaces GEFS ensemble members alongside the operational GFS-Wave forecast, giving you a clearer picture of forecast uncertainty
By Drstuess on 2/17/2024
This Blog will introduce weather and wave models and how they are used by Playbuoy to provide more spacial coverage and wave forecasts
By mattnucc on 12/16/2023
Playbuoy for iOS allows users to look back on recent historical buoy data, including all wave energy data. This allows for viewing the data from swells in the past to compare with current forecasts to understand how the forecast may translate in real life
By Drstuess on 12/15/2023
This Blog will introduce wave energy calculations and how to apply them in wave forecasting
By Drstuess on 12/14/2023
Wave energy spectra readings from buoys allow users to obtain a full picture of all the swell activity instead of a more simplified swell reading.
By Drstuess on 12/14/2023
Having a better understanding of waves and the more advanced data available from buoys helps better inform any water activity you are doing, this blog will dive into swell generation in the ocean
By mattnucc on 12/3/2023
Playbuoy brings unparalleled insight into NOAA buoy wave readings, and our new blog will help showcase playbuoy's features, interesting data, and more