Coastal and Ocean Systems
Research Director Coastal and Ocean Systems
- Haugesund
tlot@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 23
+47 915 26 942
Current Forecasts
Increased safety in strong currents with advanced current forecasts
See how our high-resolution current forecasts can improve maritime transport, recreational activities, and commercial operations in Norway’s strong currents.
Contact NORCE for detailed current data and to set up a customized data download for your project.
Contacts
Torleif Lothe
The Ocean and Coastal Research Group, on behalf of the Norwegian Coastal Administration, provides national, high-resolution forecasts for strong tidal currents along the Norwegian coast. These forecasts are made available for maritime transport, leisure activities, and industry through the Coastal Forecast Centre and BarentsWatch.
Services provided via Coastal Forecast Centre and Barentswatch
Wave Forecast
NORCE provides current forecasts displayed on barentswatch.no, an integrated information system for Norwegian ocean and coastal areas.
Historical Current Forecasts
Historical forecasts of currents for selected tidal inlets in Norway. provided by the Coastal Forecast Centre.
Operational current forecasts have been established for the following areas Sortlandssundet, Tjeldsundet, Raftssundet, Gimsøysundet, Moskstraumen, Saltstraumen, Vatlestraumen and Karmsundet.
Source:
NORCE
The map shows which straits have operational models for current forecasting.
