Access the largest planetary scale ocean data network from anywhere in the world. Whether you work in research or shipping, aquaculture or advocacy, we have the data to power the ocean understanding and insights you need.
Sofar's global network of ocean sensors and advanced weather modeling produces ocean weather forecasts that are 40% more accurate than the next best government forecasts.
Retrieve real-time in situ observational data and high-resolution model data on demand.
Built for the needs of developers and data scientists with REST APIs and clean JSON — no more FTP servers or archaic formats.
Designed for the cloud, our data platform is always available, continuously upgraded, and can be customized to meet your needs.
A set of high-resolution models give a holistic view of marine weather conditions.
FEATURES
• Global 1/4 degree resolution wave model coverage
• 10 Day Forecast, Hindcast, and Map Tiles
• Data from Sofar Wave Models, ECMWF, GFS, GDAS, GOFS, and HYCOM.
• Hourly resolution, 6-hour updates
Access to both real-time and historical sensor data from our Spotter buoy network.
FEATURES
• Live and historical data
• Wave spectra - significant wave height, peak & mean period, direction
• Geo & time filters to access data in specific regions & at specific times
• Hourly resolution, 6-hour updates
Wave spectra at any geographic point from the Sofar Wave Model.
FEATURES
• 1/4 degree resolution
• Includes nowcast to 16-day forecast
• Sofar Wave Model using data from WaveWatch III, ECMWF and GFS.
• Request per geographic point
At Sofar, we’re committed to advancing ocean research and innovation to build a more sustainable future for humanity. To this end, we’re supporting all scientists at sea in their ocean innovation efforts.
Get direct and easy API access to the largest global ocean data sensor network.
