F3 wave buoy observations on Sun, May 17, 2026
Hourly readings from the F3 wave buoy for Sun, May 17, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Sunday 17 May 2026, F3 recorded 24 wave-buoy observations, with wave heights averaging 1.6 ft and ranging from 1 to 3.3 ft. Wave periods averaged 5.6 seconds (5–6 seconds), while winds averaged 18.2 mph (11.4–26.4 mph). Water temperature was recorded in all 24 observations, averaging 12.5°C and ranging from 12.4°C to 12.7°C.
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for Sun, May 17, 2026
About F3 wave buoy
F3 Light Vessel (WMO 62170) is a UK Met Office station in the southern North Sea, east of the Dover Strait. It provides offshore observations for shipping and forecasts in the waters between southeast England, Belgium and the Netherlands. The available feed can include wind, pressure, temperature and wave observations.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | SW | 26 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 24 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 15 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 11 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 16 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 20 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 20 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 20 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 22 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 13 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 15 | 12.5 |