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F3 wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 16, 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 Thu, Apr 16, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
2-WSW18 10.9
15SW17 10.8
15SSW17 10.8
16SSW18 10.8
16SSW18 10.8
15SW15 10.8
1-SW17 10.8
16SW17 10.8
15SSW17 10.8
15SW18 10.8
15SSW21 10.9
15SSW22 10.9
15SSW25 11.0
15SW24 10.9
15SSW22 11.0
15SW22 11.0
15SSW24 11.0
25SSW21 11.0
2-SSW22 11.0
16S18 11.0
15SSW18 11.0
15SSW15 11.0
15SSW16 10.9
16S15 10.9

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