Greenwich wave buoy observations on Sat, May 16, 2026
Hourly readings from the Greenwich wave buoy for Sat, May 16, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysGreenwich recorded 24 wave-buoy observations with full coverage for Saturday 16 May 2026. Wave heights averaged 1.4 ft, ranging from 1 to 2.3 ft, while periods averaged 5.6 seconds (5–7 seconds); winds averaged 18.5 mph (10.3–24.2 mph). Water temperature was recorded 24 times, averaging 12°C and ranging from 11.7°C to 12.3°C.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Greenwich. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Sat, May 16, 2026
About Greenwich wave buoy
Greenwich Lightship (WMO 62305) is a UK Met Office station in the southern North Sea on the Greenwich meridian. It monitors marine conditions between the Dover Strait and the Thames approaches. The station feed can include wind, wave height, pressure, visibility, and air and sea temperature.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | NW | 14 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 13 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | NNW | 13 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 18 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNW | 18 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | N | 15 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | - | NNW | 14 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 10 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 10 | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | - | WSW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 23 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 21 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 23 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 23 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 24 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 24 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 23 | 12.1 |