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2.3.2     Waves
Recorded significant wave height (Hs or Hsig), wave peak period (Tp) and wave direction time series are
shown in Figure 2-11. The distribution of significant wave height and direction is also illustrated in Figure
2-12. The Laguna Bay wave climate for the deployment period had the following characteristics:

• Significant wave height typically less than 1.5 m except for the final week of deployment which coincided
   with increased winds and increased significant wave height close to 2.0 m.

• Wave peak period was typically between 7 and 9 s.

• Due to wave refraction processes at Noosa Headland (Noosa National Park) the dominant wave
   direction was from the NNE to NE sector. The consistent direction of wave approach is likely to contribute
   to the observed net SW currents shown in Section 2.3.1.




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