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F3 wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 9, 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 9, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
16SSE14 10.4
16S8 10.4
16WSW8 10.4
17SSW6 10.4
17S8 10.4
18SSW11 10.4
0-SW9 10.4
18SSW11 10.5
17SW13 10.5
18SW10 10.6
16SW13 10.7
17SW11 10.8
0-SSW13 10.8
17SSW16 10.8
16SSW17 10.8
15SSW23 10.7
15SSW25 10.8
15SW24 10.8
15WSW21 10.7
15WNW28 10.7
14WNW23 10.7
25WNW26 10.6
25NW31 10.6
25NW25 10.5

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