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K2 wave buoy last 24 hours observations last observation shown Data available:  to  Daily averages for

Line chart showing wave height and wave period for K2. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

About K2 wave buoy

K2 (WMO 62081) is a UK Met Office offshore data buoy west of Ireland in the North Atlantic (51.0000°N, 13.3000°W). It is placed to sample Atlantic storm systems and swell upstream of the UK/Ireland, improving lead time for marine forecasts. It typically measures directional waves plus weather variables such as wind and pressure.

K2 wave buoy hourly observations Thu, Apr 30, 2026 for the last 24 hours last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
- - E 13 12.6
- - ENE 11 12.7
- - ENE 13 12.6
- - ENE 14 12.6
- - E 13 12.6
- - E 15 12.6
- - E 17 12.5
- - ENE 18 12.5
- - ENE 20 12.6
- - ENE 18 12.6
- - ENE 17 12.7
- - NE 18 12.7
- - NE 18 12.7
- - NE 21 12.7
- - NE 17 12.7
- - NE 18 12.7
- - ENE 20 12.7
- - NE 18 12.6
- - NE 16 12.6
- - NE 15 12.6
- - NE 16 12.6
- - NE 15 12.5
- - NE 15 12.5

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