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F3 wave buoy last 24 hours observations last observation shown Data available:  to  Daily averages for

Line chart showing wave height and wave period for F3. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

About F3 wave buoy

F3 (WMO 62170) is an offshore North Sea observation buoy (51.2400°N, 2.0000°E). It is positioned to sample wave and weather conditions over a wide open-water fetch that influences coastal sea state and offshore operations. It typically measures waves (height/period/direction) and marine meteorology.

F3 wave buoy hourly observations Tue, Jun 16, 2026 for the last 24 hours last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 6 ENE 5 14.7
2 - ENE 6 14.8
2 6 E 6 14.8
2 6 E 7 14.8
2 6 E 8 14.8
2 6 E 8 14.8
2 6 ESE 10 14.8
2 - E 10 14.8
2 7 ESE 14 14.8
3 7 ESE 15 14.9
2 7 E 14 14.8
3 8 E 16 14.8
3 7 E 21 14.8
3 - E 23 14.9
2 7 E 24 14.9
2 6 E 22 14.9
2 6 E 21 14.9
3 6 ESE 17 14.9
3 7 SE 16 14.8
2 - SSW 18 14.8
2 7 WSW 20 14.8
2 7 SW 25 14.8

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