Greenwich wave buoy observations on Mon, May 18, 2026
Hourly readings from the Greenwich wave buoy for Mon, May 18, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysGreenwich recorded 24 wave buoy observations on Monday 18 May 2026, with 100% coverage and no partial period reported. Wave heights averaged 1.8 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 3.3 ft, while wave periods averaged 6 seconds, ranging from 5 to 7 seconds. Winds averaged 17.4 mph, and water temperatures averaged 12.2°C across all 24 observations.
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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 Mon, May 18, 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 | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 20 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | - | WSW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 22 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 23 | 12.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 23 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | - | WSW | 17 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 16 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 13 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | - | S | 14 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 16 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 9 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 10 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 10 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 17 | 12.3 |