F3 wave buoy observations on Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Hourly readings from the F3 wave buoy for Fri, Jan 23, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Friday 23 January 2026, F3 recorded 24 wave buoy observations, covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 3.2 ft, ranging from 2.6 to 3.9 ft, while wave periods averaged 5.8 seconds, ranging from 5 to 7 seconds; winds averaged 25.1 mph, and water temperatures averaged 9.4°C.
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for Fri, Jan 23, 2026
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | SSE | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSE | 18 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSE | 21 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | SE | 23 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | - | SE | 25 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SE | 29 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 30 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 28 | 9.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | SE | 28 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | SE | 24 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | - | SE | 25 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 28 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 28 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SE | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SE | 25 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 26 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | - | SE | 28 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | SE | 30 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 31 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSE | 28 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 21 | 9.4 |