Greenwich wave buoy observations on Fri, May 8, 2026
Hourly readings from the Greenwich wave buoy for Fri, May 8, 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 Friday 8 May 2026, covering two observed days and 100% of the calendar day. Wave heights averaged 0.6 ft (0–1 ft), with periods averaging 15.2 seconds (8–26 seconds), while winds averaged 13.7 mph (10.3–19.7 mph). Water temperature averaged 12.3°C, ranging from 11.9°C to 12.8°C, based on 24 observations.
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for Fri, May 8, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | E | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 13 | ESE | 11 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 11 | ESE | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 9 | ESE | 11 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 9 | E | 13 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 10 | ESE | 13 | 11.9 | |
| 0 | - | ESE | 13 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 11 | ESE | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 12 | S | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 14 | ESE | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 8 | E | 10 | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 13 | E | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 0 | - | E | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 14 | E | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 11 | E | 14 | 12.7 | |
| 1 | 18 | ENE | 13 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 16 | ENE | 10 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 26 | ENE | 14 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 26 | ENE | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 26 | ENE | 18 | 12.7 | |
| 1 | 26 | ENE | 17 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | - | ENE | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 1 | - | ENE | 18 | 12.4 | |
| 1 | - | ENE | 16 | 12.3 |