Swells - comparative data
Find out how the tidal swell varies across Western Australia by comparing tidal data from several locations and regions.
18/04/2023: The Albany wave buoy has gone adrift meaning data transmission is currently unavailable. Restoration of this service is pending recovery and salvage operations
About wave data
The wave climate at any location can be, and usually is, a combination of sea and swell and is often referred to as the total wave.
The graphs below provide information on sea waves and swell waves. They are updated as near to real-time as possible.
The near real-time wave data is downloaded from recording sites and graphics created for the web using software developed by Tremarfon Pty Ltd.
All data provided is subject to the Department of Transport's Disclaimer, conditions of use and copyright policy.
All data

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The acronyms used are:
- ESP = Esperance.
- BRE = Bremer Bay.
- ALB = Albany.
- NAT = Naturaliste.
- MAN = Mandurah.
- ROT = Rottnest.
- COT = Cottesloe Beach.
- JUR = Jurien Bay.
- GER = Geraldton.
West Coast data

Legend
The acronyms used are:
- MAN = Mandurah.
- ROT = Rottnest.
- COT = Cottesloe.
- JUR = Jurien Bay.
- GER = Geraldton.
South West Coast data

Legend
The acronyms used are:
- NAT = Naturaliste.
- MAN = Mandurah.
- ROT = Rottnest.
- COT = Cottesloe Beach.
South Coast data

Legend
The acronyms used are:
- ESP = Esperance.
- BRE = Bremer Bay.
- ALB = Albany.
- NAT = Naturaliste.