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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Sun, Apr 12, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available 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 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 - SW 31 10.5
6 7 SW 34 10.5
7 7 SW 31 10.4
8 7 SW 33 10.4
7 7 SW 31 10.3
7 7 SW 30 10.3
7 - SW 28 10.3
7 8 SSW 26 10.2
6 7 SSW 25 10.2
5 8 WSW 22 10.3
5 7 SSW 22 10.3
5 7 SSW 25 10.4
5 - SSW 22 10.5
4 7 SW 18 10.6
4 7 SW 16 10.7
4 6 SW 15 10.7
4 7 WSW 16 10.7
5 7 WSW 14 10.6
5 7 WSW 13 10.6
5 7 WSW 11 10.5
4 8 WSW 9 10.5
4 8 WSW 8 10.4
3 8 SW 7 10.4
3 8 WSW 8 10.4

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