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F3 wave buoy observations on Wed, Apr 8, 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 Wed, Apr 8, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
2-E18 10.3
16E17 10.3
15E15 10.2
17E14 10.2
17ESE13 10.2
17SE11 10.2
2-ESE11 10.3
16ESE11 10.3
16SE10 10.4
16ESE10 10.4
16SE9 10.5
16ESE8 10.6
2-ESE10 10.6
16ESE9 10.5
16E13 10.5
16E10 10.6
17E13 10.7
16E14 10.7
2-E11 10.7
16E11 10.6
16E11 10.6
15ESE15 10.6
16ESE14 10.5
16SE13 10.5

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