F3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 83.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
7.6 — 20.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
1 — 54 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 11.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 14.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 19 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 16 | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 22 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 9.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 9.5 |