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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Wed, May 6, 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 Wed, May 6, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 - NE 16 11.8
2 5 NE 21 11.8
1 5 NE 18 11.8
2 5 NNE 21 11.8
2 6 S 18 11.8
2 6 NNE 20 11.7
2 - N 22 11.7
1 5 E 20 11.7
1 5 N 16 11.7
2 5 N 14 11.8
2 5 NNW 14 11.9
1 6 NW 13 12.0
2 - WNW 13 12.0
1 6 W 14 12.1
2 5 W 15 12.2
1 6 W 16 12.3
1 7 WNW 11 12.3
1 7 WNW 9 12.2
0 - WNW 10 12.2
1 9 W 10 12.2
1 6 NW 7 12.1
1 6 NE 8 12.1
1 8 ENE 15 12.0
1 11 E 8 11.9

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