Oceanographic Forecast

The Instituto Hidrográfico (IH), through its GEOMETOC Centre (CGEOMETOC), ensures operational meteo-oceanographic forecasting, providing key products to support navigation, military operations and the safety of life at sea.

Products Available

CGEOMETOC is responsible for producing a comprehensive set of meteo-oceanographic products, with emphasis on:

  1. Forecast of the state of the sea, including significant wave height, period and dominant direction;
  2. Oceanographic forecasts at different levels of depth, from the surface to the seabed, with emphasis on:
    • Sea currents;
    • Water temperature;
    • Salinity and other physicochemical parameters.

These products are used for:

  • Support Naval Operations and exercises of the Portuguese Navy;
  • Support Maritime Authority;
  • Integrate NATO decision support systems, ensuring interoperability and compliance with standards accepted by allied nations.
Significant Wave Height, Direction & Period

Significant Wave Height, Direction & Period

Temperature, Current Direction & Sound Velocity at Surface

Temperature, Current Direction & Sound Velocity at Surface

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2024-05-27