Dataset of modelled significant wave height in the Italian Seas for the historical period 2011-2020 (reanalysis model winds)

This dataset contains hindcast results from numerical model runs of significant wave height in the Italian Seas, covering the historical period of 2011-2020. This study was part of the project “COAST-CLIM”, funded by the Italian PNRR initiative “RETURN” (RETURN Extended Partnership, https://www.fondazionereturn.it/en/). “COAST-CLIM” was coordinated by the Italian National Research Council (CNR). PNRR is funded by the European Union under the Next Generation Europe program (NRRP, M4, C2, I1.3 – D.D. 1243 2/8/2022, PE0000005). Authors: Christian Ferrarin, Marco Bajo, Francesco Barbariol, Alvise Benetazzo (CNR-ISMAR) Variables: significant wave height Geographical region: Italian seas Period (month/year): 01/2011- 12/2020 Numerical model and setup: WAVEWATCH III® spectral wave model with unstructured grid and coupled to SHYFEM hydrodynamic model Atmospheric forcing: 10-m wind components and mean sea level pressure from the Copernicus European Regional ReAnalysis (CERRA; 5.5-km horizontal spatial resolution, 3-hour temporal resolution) dataset (DOI: 10.24381/cds.622a565a) Output spatial resolution: 0.025 degree x 0.025 degree Output frequency: 1 hour