Hydrodynamic Modelling

Marine Dynamics, Modelled with Precision

Hydrodynamic Modelling

WKC provides specialist hydrodynamic modelling services to help clients understand marine processes, assess environmental impacts and support informed decision-making for coastal, marine and industrial developments.

Our work supports projects across planning, permitting, design, construction and operation, providing robust technical insight for complex marine environments.

Using the MIKE by DHI software suite, our team delivers 2D and 3D numerical modelling studies that simulate currents, tides, water levels, circulation patterns, sediment movement, discharges and coastal processes.

Services

WKC provides a comprehensive range of marine and coastal modelling services to support environmental assessments, permitting studies, infrastructure planning and project development. Using the MIKE by DHI software suite, our team delivers robust numerical modelling studies that help clients understand marine processes, assess environmental impacts and support informed decision-making.

Hydrodynamic Modelling & Assessment

Simulation of currents, tides, water levels and circulation patterns to understand baseline marine conditions and assess development-related changes.

Effluent Dispersion Assessment

Evaluation of thermal, saline, pollutant and stormwater discharges to assess dilution, dispersion and environmental compliance.

Flushing and Water Exchange Assessment

Assessment of water exchange efficiency, circulation performance and potential stagnation areas within marine and coastal environments.

CORMIX Mixing Zone Assessment

Specialist nearfield modelling of marine and industrial discharges to assess diffuser performance and mixing zone behaviour.

Sediment Transport & Plume Assessment

Simulation of sediment movement, turbidity, erosion, deposition and plume dispersion associated with dredging and marine construction activities.

Oil Spill Modelling

Prediction of oil spill transport, weathering processes and shoreline interaction to support environmental risk assessments and contingency planning.

Underwater Noise Modelling

Assessment of underwater noise propagation associated with marine construction and operational activities.

ADCP & Tide Gauge Monitoring

Collection of site-specific current and water level data to support baseline studies, calibration and validation.

Satellite-Derived Bathymetry

Generation of bathymetric datasets using satellite imagery to support marine planning and modelling studies.

Model Calibration & Validation

Verification of model performance using field-collected data to ensure reliable and defensible model predictions.

Ecological & Water Quality Assessments

Integration of modelling outputs with ecological and water quality studies to evaluate environmental impacts and sensitive receptors.

Shoreline Evolution Studies

Assessment of long-term sediment movement and morphological change to support coastal planning and resilience studies.

We combine advanced numerical modelling, environmental expertise and field data collection to provide practical, science-based solutions for complex marine environments.

Greg Ashcroft
Director, WKC Group

Supporting Marine and Coastal Developments

Our hydrodynamic modelling services support a wide range of marine, coastal and industrial developments where understanding water movement, sediment behaviour and environmental interactions is critical to project planning and decision-making.

  • Ports and harbour developments.
  • Coastal infrastructure and marine facilities.

  • Industrial facilities: cooling water and discharge systems.

  • Marine and waterfront developments.
  • Dredging and reclamation projects.
  • Environmental impact assessment studies.
  • Planning and permitting applications.
  • Marine construction and infrastructure projects.

Team Capabilities

Our multidisciplinary team combines hydrodynamic modelling expertise, environmental assessment experience and field monitoring capability to support marine and coastal developments throughout the project lifecycle.

  • MIKE 21/3 FM HD, SW, MT and EcoLab certified.
  • Advanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling.
  • CORMIX mixing zone assessment capability.
  • Environmental permitting and EIA support.
  • Oceanography, engineering and marine ecology expertise.

Related Services

Environmental Impact Assessment

Marine Ecology

GIS & Geospatial Modelling

Noise

Resources

WKC HDM Capability Statement

Hydrodynamics Service Lead

Ravel Barnard

Senior Consultant

ravel.barnard@wkcgroup.com

Discuss Your Marine Modelling Requirements

Get in touch to discuss hydrodynamic modelling, dispersion assessment, sediment transport, monitoring, or related marine studies for your project.