Similar to Danielle, the swell propagation is taking a longer time to head northward than the wave models have predicted... It is making its way up northward, so don't dismay. I think peak projections will be on target, and just more of a gradual slope getting there.
And as with Danielle, buoy data is on target with Swellinfo and wave model prediction.
The buoys off of Hatteras through Delmarva are starting to show substantial long period energy, and slowly but surely this will reach the northeast. Northern new England is currently seeing minimal Igor energy, and will be the last to feel it.
I believe most areas in the Mid Atlantic will be on pace with current Swellinfo projections, while the Northeast will likely be lagging behind a bit.
It is important to note that the majority of swell that was seen from Delmarva through Cape Cod today was a south short period wind swell from the frontal system that moved off the East coast Thursday evening into Friday morning.
Igor swell will rise on Saturday, but much more significantly on Sunday and peak on Monday.
That's all for now.
Good luck and have fun
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Originally Posted by ECboarder
