2 – Wave climatology

This chapter describes the wave climatology in the Campos Basin, establishing classification criteria for typical wave situations in the region from measured data of winds and waves. For each established category a description with examples and general statistics is presented indicating typical values of significant wave height (Hs), spectral peak period (Tp) and dominant wave direction (θp). The most severe sea state situations for the region are also assessed, besides the situations of seas developed or limited by fetch or duration.