F3 wave buoy observations on Thu, May 18, 2023
Hourly readings from the F3 wave buoy for Thu, May 18, 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Thursday 18 May 2023, F3 recorded 24 wave buoy observations, with complete coverage of the calendar day despite observations across two days. Waves averaged 1.6 ft (1.3–2 ft) with a 6.6-second period (6–8 seconds), winds averaged 13.4 mph (9.2–19.6 mph), and water temperature averaged 11.8°C (11.6–12.2°C).
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for Thu, May 18, 2023
About F3 wave buoy
F3 Light Vessel (WMO 62170) is a UK Met Office station in the southern North Sea, east of the Dover Strait. It provides offshore observations for shipping and forecasts in the waters between southeast England, Belgium and the Netherlands. The available feed can include wind, pressure, temperature and wave observations.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 8 | ENE | 9 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 10 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 13 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 10 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 9 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | ENE | 12 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 10 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 13 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 7 | ENE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 7 | NNE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 16 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 20 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 18 | 11.7 |