Determination of Wave Parameters of Bandirma Bay Using Wave Prediction Methods

Coasts are region with complex dynamics where the interaction of air, sea, and land is effectively perceived. The wave height is the most important parameter that affects the coastal zone, and the most important parameter of coastal engineering problems. For this reason, wave statistics and wave height estimation are important. In our country, Türkiye, as in the world, wave predictions are based on wind measurements or wind models. However, since there is no measure wave data that can be used in wave climate studies on the Turkish coasts and since the study has just started, wave models are obtained by various methos in the design process. In this study, wave prediction for Bandirma Bay was carried out with the methods in the literature (CEM, JONSWAP, SMB, WILSON) by using the 12-month hourly average wind speed data of the State Meteorological Service for 1991, and the results were discussed and compared with the literature studies.