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Greenwich wave buoy observations on Thu, Jun 11, 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 Thu, Jun 11, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 - WNW 18 13.9
4 6 WNW 20 13.9
3 6 WNW 20 13.8
3 6 W 18 13.8
2 6 W 17 13.8
2 6 W 16 13.8
2 - W 15 13.8
2 6 WSW 17 13.8
2 6 WSW 20 13.9
2 6 WSW 22 13.9
3 5 WSW 25 13.9
3 5 SW 25 13.9
3 - SW 23 13.9
3 6 SW 25 13.9
3 6 SW 29 13.9
4 6 SW 34 13.9
5 6 SW 39 13.9
6 6 WSW 37 13.9
8 - WSW 34 13.9
7 6 WSW 33 13.9
8 7 WSW 31 13.9
7 7 WSW 29 13.9
7 7 WSW 31 13.9
7 7 WSW 33 13.9

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