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F3 wave buoy observations on Tue, Apr 14, 2026last observation shownoldest observation availableDaily averages for

Line chart showing wave height and wave period for F3. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

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.

F3 wave buoy hourly observations Tue, Apr 14, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
0-SW10 10.6
17WSW8 10.5
18WSW10 10.5
19WSW8 10.5
18WSW11 10.5
18W11 10.5
0-WSW9 10.4
19SW6 10.5
18S9 10.5
18S8 10.6
17S11 10.7
17S10 10.8
0-SSE10 11.0
111SE10 11.0
19SE9 10.9
18ESE7 11.1
110ESE10 11.0
19ESE10 11.0
0-ESE11 11.0
18ESE10 10.9
19SE10 10.9
18SSE15 10.8
18SSE17 10.8
17SSE21 10.8

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