F3 wave buoy observations on Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Hourly readings from the F3 wave buoy for Thu, Aug 15, 2024, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysF3 wave buoy observations for Thursday 15 August 2024 comprised 24 readings, covering two observed days with full coverage of the calendar period. Wave heights averaged 1.6 ft (0.7–3.6 ft), while periods averaged 5.3 seconds (4–6 seconds); winds averaged 24.8 mph (9.2–34.5 mph). Water temperature averaged 19°C, ranging from 18.9°C to 19.1°C, across all 24 readings.
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for Thu, Aug 15, 2024
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | SW | 9 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 15 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 12 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 18 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 18 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 17 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 18 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 23 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 28 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 30 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 33 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 35 | 19.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 33 | 19.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 33 | 19.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 35 | 19.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 33 | 19.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 29 | 19.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 29 | 18.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 33 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 31 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 32 | 19.0 |