Spatial and Temporal Wave Climate Variability and Trends in Fiji: Insights from Four Decades of Hindcast Data

Key Points

• Wave climate trends reveal notable changes across Fiji over 40 years, informing adaptation strategies.
• A significant increase in extreme wave events was observed, particularly affecting coastal regions.
• Assessment employed hindcast data, providing a robust historical perspective on wave conditions.
• Findings suggest enhanced coastal resilience measures are needed due to ongoing climate change impacts.

Abstract