F3 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 3, 2023
Hourly readings from the F3 wave buoy for Wed, May 3, 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Wednesday 3 May 2023, F3 recorded 24 wave-buoy observations across two observed days, covering 100% of the calendar day. Wave heights averaged 2.1 ft, ranging from 1.6 to 3 ft, while periods averaged 5.7 seconds, ranging from 5 to 7 seconds. Winds averaged 21.1 mph, and water temperatures averaged 10.6°C from 24 observations.
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for Wed, May 3, 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 | E | 15 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | 7 | E | 16 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 14 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 16 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 16 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 20 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 18 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 20 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 18 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 21 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 22 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 22 | 10.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 25 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 25 | 10.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 28 | 10.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 29 | 10.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 30 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 26 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 22 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 21 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 22 | 10.6 |