F3 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
1 ft
0.7 — 1.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
5 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.2 — 11.5 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 8 mph
1 — 15 mph
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | E | 8 | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 10.8 |