How to begin with SURFEX

Get the code

  • The code is available in the code download section. This section offers download of the last versions.
  • If you plan to work on model development, cooperate with a developer, or need access to version in development, you may want to access the code on the GIT repository.

Install, compile and first runs

Go on the section dedicated to installation and compilation, where these steps are described (also at the beginning if the user’s guide)


Consult the documentation :

The most useful parts for beginners are :


Download of physiography, orography databases


Articles in this section

  • Surface assimilation

  • Chemistry and aerosols

  • Tile Lakes

  • Tile Sea and Ocean

  • Tile Nature