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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 16, 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 Thu, Apr 16, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 - SSW 17 10.7
3 8 SSW 17 10.7
3 7 SSW 17 10.7
2 7 SSW 18 10.7
2 6 SW 18 10.7
2 7 SW 18 10.7
2 - SSW 21 10.7
3 7 SSW 20 10.7
3 7 SSW 21 10.7
4 7 SSW 22 10.7
4 8 SSW 20 10.8
4 8 SW 18 10.8
3 - SW 16 10.9
3 7 SSW 14 11.0
3 8 SSW 10 11.1
2 8 SSW 8 11.2
2 8 S 7 11.2
2 8 S 5 11.2
2 - S 7 11.2
3 9 SSE 7 11.1
4 9 SSE 6 11.1
5 9 SSE 7 11.0
5 9 SE 9 11.0
4 9 SE 10 11.0

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