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F3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2024last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

2ft
0.3 — 12.1ft

Average Wave period

6secs
4 — 26secs

Average Water temperature

13°C
7.6 — 20.9°C

Average Wind

WSW, 19mph
1 — 54mph

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.

F3 wave buoy monthly averages 2024last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
36WSW25 9.5
26SW22 9.1
26S18 9.7
26WSW22 10.7
16NNW14 12.5
26W16 14.8
16SW16 17.0
15SW17 18.8
26W19 18.2
26SSW17 16.1
36WNW19 14.1
48WSW24 11.4

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