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How to use Current Maps on the Forecast Website

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Written by Jude Eades
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  • Select Maps under Forecasts from the left hand menu .

  • Open the Forecast Options box top right. Choose Currents

  • The Current models are :

    • Tidal and Ocean (Tidal Current and Mercator Ocean Current combined)

    • Mercator (Ocean Current)

    • RTOFS (Ocean Current)

  • The colour gradients show the significant current flows, the arrows show the primary current direction.

  • By selecting the resolution button you can select the resolution of the current map you want to view.

  • The higher the resolution, the more accuracy. For example 100m is more accurate than 400m. Please note not all locations have 100m resolution.

  • You can also click on the Current Map to get detailed current intensity for that point on the map in the pop up box.

  • Use the animation controls to play or pause the animation, or click on the timeline to jump to a forecast time. Use the zoom controls on the map or your mouse wheel, or the trackpad in your laptop to control your view.

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