Category Archives: What We Observe

NOAA Storm surge predictions are available here: ESTOFS Storm surge

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) both measures and predicts tides. Links to these two products are provided below. NOAA Tidal Observations NOAA Tidal Predictions The San Francisco Bay forecast model output is available here: San Francisco Bay Forecast Model

The coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) specializes in wave measurement, swell modeling and forecasting, and the analysis of environmental data. The program maintains a number of buoys along the west coast of the United States including a number along California. They can be access using here: CDIP Wave buoys

Identifying and quantifying the diversity of phytoplankton in the waters off of our coast is vital for monitoring and understand harmful algal blooms (HABS) (Link to HABS page). Nearly every year, recreational and commercial fisheries are closed due to excessive amounts of biotoxins found in shellfish and crustaceans that are produced by harmful algae. Traditionally, […]