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F3 wave buoy observations on Fri, May 1, 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 Fri, May 1, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
2-ESE16 11.6
15ESE13 11.5
15ESE15 11.6
15ESE16 11.6
15ESE18 11.7
15ESE18 11.6
15ESE20 11.6
15ESE16 11.6
15SE14 11.6
14SE11 11.6
15SE8 11.6
15ESE7 11.7
0-ESE7 12.1
16E6 12.4
16ENE6 12.1
15WSW6 12.0
15S1 12.0
15SSW5 12.0
2-S5 12.0
16SW3 12.0
15S7 11.9
15SSE10 11.9
16SSW11 11.9
16WSW13 11.9

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