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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Tue, Apr 14, 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 Tue, Apr 14, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 - SSW 11 10.7
1 9 SSW 11 10.6
1 9 S 9 10.6
1 9 S 11 10.7
1 9 S 13 10.6
2 8 S 13 10.5
2 - S 11 10.4
2 8 S 14 10.5
2 8 S 17 10.5
2 8 S 17 10.6
2 7 S 14 10.6
2 7 SSE 16 10.8
2 - S 16 10.8
2 5 SSE 13 10.9
1 5 ESE 10 11.0
1 6 ESE 14 11.1
1 6 ESE 13 11.1
1 8 SE 11 11.0
2 - ESE 14 11.0
1 8 SE 13 11.0
2 7 SSE 11 10.9
2 7 SSE 15 10.8
2 7 S 15 10.8
2 7 S 16 10.8

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