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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 9, 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 9, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 9 WSW 6 11.3
2 9 W 11 11.4
2 9 WNW 9 11.3
2 9 WNW 8 11.1
2 9 NW 7 10.9
2 10 NW 7 11.1
2 - WNW 3 11.1
1 10 SSW 3 10.8
1 10 WSW 7 10.9
1 9 SSW 7 10.9
1 9 SW 7 11.0
1 10 SW 9 11.1
2 - SW 10 11.4
2 8 WSW 10 11.6
2 9 WSW 17 11.5
2 9 WSW 18 11.3
2 9 W 22 11.2
2 8 W 29 11.1
2 - W 25 11.0
3 5 WNW 18 11.0
3 5 WNW 28 10.9
4 5 WNW 25 10.9
3 6 WNW 28 10.8
3 6 WNW 24 10.7

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