Why is the wind information in the written forecast sometimes different to the Forecast Wind for Marine Areas Maps?
These wind forecast maps are produced from computer models and may not always reflect official forecasts, especially in the vicinity of weather fronts, east coast lows or in rapidly changing conditions. As they contain no input from weather forecasters, it is important to check the Bureau’s marine forecasts and warnings. Within a few months there will be official wind and wave forecast maps provided via a new marine version of the Forecast Explorer.
The wind forecast maps are produced from computer models and may not always be the same as official forecasts which contain input from a professional forecaster. These differences will be seen most often when there are weather fronts, east coast lows or in rapidly changing conditions. You should always check the official forecasts and warnings as well as the maps. Within a few months there will be official wind and wave forecast maps provided via a new marine version of the Forecast Explorer.
