Wavemaps HD is Live: Ultra High-Resolution Wave Forecasting for Everyone
The wait is over. Today, we’re proud to announce the official launch of Wavemaps HD — the next generation of wave forecasting, designed for surfers, fishers, mariners, and coastal communities who demand the best. For decades, global ocean models have painted the big picture. They could show us what was happening across oceans, but they blurred the details where it matters most: the nearshore region and the surf zone. That’s where Wavemaps HD comes in.
Ultra High-Resolution Forecasting
With unprecedented spatial resolution powered by state-of-the-art wave models, Wavemaps HD zooms in to places traditional forecasts leave behind. Every reef, sandbar, headland, and bay is accounted for — turning the coastline into a living, breathing map of wave energy and direction. This means forecasts that don’t just tell you “it’s 6-8 feet.” They show you exactly where the waves will break, how they bend around points, and how the energy will focus.
Built on Massive Compute
Behind the scenes, we’ve made a major investment in high-performance computing infrastructure. Our proprietary accelerated code, based on the world most advanced wave models, our cloud acceleration, and custom AI-accelerated algorithms allow us to process massive datasets at speeds never before available to public wave forecasting. This leap in compute means we can:
- Run high-resolution regional models around the clock.
- Update and deliver fresh forecasts every few hours.
- Streamline visualizations so they’re lightning-fast, intuitive, and accessible across devices.
We’ve essentially built a digital twin of the surf zone — and we're putting it in your hands, and soon, in your pocket.
Technology Meets Accessibility
Our mission is simple: bring cutting-edge ocean science to everyone. What once took a team of PhDs, expensive software, and weeks of computation is now available in a clean, interactive interface. Wavemaps HD is not just for researchers or pros — it’s for anyone who wants to understand the ocean in greater detail, whether you’re chasing perfect waves, planning a fishing trip, or protecting coastal communities from hazards.
The Future of Surf & Coastal Forecasting
The launch of Wavemaps HD is only the beginning. We’re now live in Hawaii, California, Northeast USA, the Caribbean, Rio de Janeiro, Portugal and Spain. With your support, we’ll keep pushing the boundaries — higher resolution, more regions, real-time coastal hazard mapping, and advanced visualization layers that turn data into pure experience.
Ultra high-resolution forecasting is here. The ocean has never looked this clear. Welcome to Wavemaps HD. Oh, and we're just getting started.