F3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2026 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 4.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
8.3 — 12.9 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 18 mph
1 — 43 mph
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
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| 2 | 6 | SSE | 20 | 9.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 21 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 17 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | ESE | 14 | 11.6 | |
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