SFINCS: Super-Fast INundation of CoastS model

What is SFINCS?

SFINCS is Deltares' new open-source, open-access reduced-complexity model designed for super-fast modelling of compound flooding events in a dynamic way.

This DOI reference is complementary to our open-source software releases, as managed on https://github.com/Deltares/SFINCS.

Why SFINCS?

Compound flooding during extreme events can result in tremendous amounts of property damage and loss of life. Early warning systems and multi-hazard risk analysis can reduce these impacts. However, traditional approaches either do not involve relevant physics or are too computationally expensive to do so for large stretches of coastline. The SFINCS model is a new reduced-complexity engine recently developed by Deltares, that is capable of simulating compound flooding including a high computational efficiency balanced with good accuracy.

Where do I find more information about SFINCS?

For general information see: https://www.deltares.nl/en/software/sfincs/

Find the user manual and more information on: https://sfincs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

How do I get SFINCS?

Download the latest windows executable here: https://download.deltares.nl/en/download/sfincs/

Get the Docker of version of SFINCS to run on Mac, Linux or HPC here: https://hub.docker.com/r/deltares/sfincs-cpu

How to cite?

For the introduction journal paper one can refer to Leijnse et al. (2021) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103796.

For use of a specific release of SFINCS, one can refer to this Zenodo DOI.

How to contribute?

If you find any issues in the code or documentation feel free to leave an issue on the github issue tracker. You can find information about how to contribute to the SFINCS model at our contributing page.

SFINCS seeks active contribution from the hydro modelling community, so feel free to add something to our docs or model code, or reach out to 'sfincs@deltares.nl'!