Wave spectrum was carefully analyzed in the water at Changjiang estuary in order to achieve specific model of spectrum suitable for the water.The parameter of spectrum-model was reckoned by comparing the practical wave spectrum with PM-spectrum,J-spectrum and New criterion-spectrum.In addition,by comparing the parameter of spectrum-model with the key factors of the representative wave,the relationship between them was found out.Furthermore,the recommended spectrum-model was put forward in different ranges according to the research.When the parameter of spectrum-model p is between 1.27 and 6.77,the new criterion-spectrum is recommended,otherwise J-spectrum(JONSWAP spectrum) is recommended.