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

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 Mon, Jan 19, 2026 last observation shown Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 SSE 26 11.8
0 0 S 25 11.8
0 0 S 22 11.8
0 0 SSW 28 11.8
0 0 S 15 11.8
0 0 SSW 21 11.8
0 0 SSW 18 11.8
0 0 SW 15 11.8
0 0 WSW 16 11.8
0 0 WSW 15 11.8
0 0 W 17 11.8
0 0 WNW 13 11.8
0 0 WNW 18 11.8
0 0 NW 22 11.8
0 0 NW 22 11.8
0 0 NW 23 11.8
0 0 NW 23 11.8
0 0 NW 24 11.7
0 0 NW 25 11.8
0 0 NNW 23 11.8
0 0 NNW 26 11.8
0 0 NW 23 11.7
0 0 WNW 22 11.8

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