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F3 wave buoy observations on Sat, Apr 18, 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 Sat, Apr 18, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
0-S14 11.0
16SSW13 11.0
17SW13 11.1
18SW11 11.1
19WSW15 11.1
19WSW10 11.0
0-W15 11.0
110NW13 11.0
18NW13 11.0
18WNW6 11.0
19W5 11.0
18W9 11.0
0-W7 11.2
17WSW7 11.5
16SW3 11.5
17SSW8 11.3
17SW13 11.3
19SW14 11.3
0-SW14 11.3
19SW15 11.2
16WSW14 11.2
17W9 11.2
17W8 11.1
18NNW15 11.1

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