Karumba wave monitoring

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Recorded 3 May 2026 11.15pm

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Wave buoy information

Date of installation
2 May 2025
Current location
Latitude: -17.354867
Longitude: 140.728233
Water depth
9 metres
Instrument
Sofar Spotter

Jointly operated by DETSI in partnership with AIMS, UWA and IMOS

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