F3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 4.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
10.2 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 17 mph
1 — 44 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for F3. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 16 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNE | 16 | 14.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 18 | 16.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 14 | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 20 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 23 | 14.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 11.5 |