A wave buoy measures how the water surface moves. They are use for statistics about waves.^{[citation needed]}

Wave buoys are used for wave height and direction.^[1]

They are accurate at measuring wave frequencies.^[2]

Measuring waves is important for transport and safety, which is done by a wave buoy.^[3]

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