F3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2026 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0 — 9.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
10 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
S, 22 mph
1 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | S | 22 | 9.2 |