Tomorrow.io’s platform provides access to high-resolution maritime weather parameters essential for navigational safety and marine operational planning. These parameters help users monitor ocean conditions in real time and forecast future patterns.
🔒 This is a premium feature. For access, please contact your Tomorrow.io Account Team or sales@tomorrow.io.
Key Maritime Parameters
The following parameters are available via both the platform and API:
Swell
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary Swell Direction | Direction from which the primary swell originates |
| Secondary Swell Direction | Direction for secondary swell |
| Tertiary Swell Direction | Direction for tertiary swell |
| Primary Swell Height | Height of the primary swell |
| Secondary Swell Height | Height of the secondary swell |
| Tertiary Swell Height | Height of the tertiary swell |
| Primary Swell Period | Time between successive primary swells |
| Secondary Swell Period | Time between successive secondary swells |
| Tertiary Swell Period | Time between successive tertiary swells |
General Wave Conditions
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Wave Direction | Direction of overall wave movement |
| Wave Height | Height of the total wave field |
| Wave Period | Time interval between wave crests |
Wind-Driven Waves
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Wind Wave Direction | Direction of waves generated by wind |
| Wind Wave Height | Height of wind-generated waves |
| Wind Wave Period | Time between wind-driven wave crests |
Viewing Maritime Data on the Platform
To explore maritime conditions in the Tomorrow.io platform:
- Navigate to the Trends tab
- Open the Marine or related parameter dropdown
- Select a parameter to view historical and forecasted data over your selected area
Accessing Maritime Data via API
Maritime parameters are also available through the Tomorrow.io Weather API.
- Supported fields include:
primarySwellDirection,waveHeight,windWavePeriod, and more - Visit the API documentation for endpoints, sample queries, and full field definitions
Need Help?
If you're a customer and need help using or integrating maritime weather data, please contact your Account Team or reach out to support@tomorrow.io.
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