F3 wave buoy observations on Wed, Apr 15, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily 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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | SSE | 22 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 21 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSE | 20 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 18 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 16 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | - | S | 18 | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18 | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 16 | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 17 | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 13 | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 10.8 | |
| 2 | - | SSW | 18 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 14 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 18 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 15 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 18 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | - | S | 15 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 20 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 20 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 18 | 10.9 |