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K2 wave buoy observations on Fri, Jan 23, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available 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 Fri, Jan 23, 2026 last observation shown Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 NNW 28 11.7
0 0 NNW 29 11.7
0 0 N 28 11.7
0 0 N 28 11.7
0 0 N 26 11.7
0 0 N 24 11.7
0 0 N 24 11.7
0 0 N 23 11.7
0 0 NNW 23 11.7
0 0 N 22 11.7
0 0 N 20 11.7
0 0 NNE 20 11.7
0 0 ENE 24 11.7
0 0 NNE 20 11.7
0 0 NNE 20 11.7
0 0 NNE 17 11.7
0 0 NE 20 11.7
0 0 NE 18 11.7
0 0 NE 20 11.7
0 0 NE 20 11.7
0 0 NE 18 11.7
0 0 ENE 18 11.7
0 0 ENE 21 11.7
0 0 NE 21 11.7

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