Greenwich wave buoy observations on Sun, May 17, 2026
Hourly readings from the Greenwich wave buoy for Sun, May 17, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysGreenwich wave buoy observations on Sunday 17 May 2026 comprised 24 readings across two observed days, with full coverage of the calendar day. Wave heights averaged 1.6 ft (1–2.6 ft), periods 5.4 seconds (5–6 seconds), and winds 18.3 mph (12.8–21.9 mph); water temperature averaged 12.2°C (11.9–12.5°C) from 24 readings.
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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 Sun, May 17, 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 | - | WSW | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 20 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 18 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 22 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 21 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | - | W | 20 | 11.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 16 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | - | W | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 17 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | - | W | 21 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 18 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 12.2 |