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Greenwich wave buoy last 24 hours observations last observation shown Data available:  to  Daily averages for

Line chart showing wave height and wave period for Greenwich. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

About Greenwich wave buoy

Greenwich (WMO 62305) is an offshore station in the southern North Sea/Thames approaches (50.4170°N, 0.0000°E). It is sited to monitor waves and weather affecting busy shipping lanes and coastal flood/sea-state forecasting for south‑east England. It reports wave height/period/direction and meteorological variables such as wind and pressure.

Greenwich wave buoy hourly observations Thu, Apr 30, 2026 for the last 24 hours last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 6 NE 36 11.2
4 6 NE 32 11.1
4 6 NE 33 11.1
4 6 NE 34 11.1
5 - NE 31 11.1
6 6 NE 33 11.2
6 6 ENE 33 11.3
6 7 ENE 36 11.4
6 7 NE 37 11.4
6 7 NE 39 11.4
7 - NE 37 11.4
6 7 NE 39 11.4
6 6 NE 39 11.4
5 6 NE 40 11.3
6 6 NE 37 11.3
5 7 NE 38 11.3
5 - NE 38 11.2
7 7 NE 33 11.2
6 7 NE 32 11.3
7 7 ENE 29 11.4
5 7 ENE 30 11.4
4 6 ENE 28 11.4
3 - ENE 26 11.3

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