Hindcast Hurricane Swell for the Coast of Southern California
Abstract
This report presents estimates of hurricane-generated swell wave heights and periods at 14 locations along the southern California coastline. Estimates are from a numerical hindcast of winds and waves for 10 hurricanes that occurred between 1956 and 1989. Comparison of hindcast swell height is presented for Hurricane Marie as verification of the hindcast procedure. Mean swell wave height, maximum swell wave height, and maximum period attained during the simulation are presented for each storm at each station. These results characterize the hurricane-generated component of southern swell along the southern California coastline.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA230599
Entities
People
- Barbara A. Tracy
- Jon M. Hubertz
Organizations
- Coastal Engineering Research Center