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M2 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 17, 2023 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for

About M2 wave buoy

M2 is an offshore data buoy in the NE Atlantic west/south‑west of Ireland (53.2900°N, 5.2600°W). It is placed to observe approaching Atlantic sea states and weather systems, improving warnings and forecasts for Ireland and the UK. It typically reports directional wave parameters and standard meteorology.

M2 wave buoy hourly observations Wed, May 17, 2023 last observation shown Thu, May 18, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 3 W 12 11.8
2 3 WSW 12 11.5
2 3 SSW 18 11.6
1 3 S 18 11.9
1 3 SSE 16 12.4
2 3 S 14 12.5
1 3 SSE 14 12.7
1 4 S 12 12.7
1 3 S 9 13.1
1 3 SSW 9 12.7
1 4 S 9 13.3
1 3 S 7 12.6
1 4 W 5 12.4
1 5 S 5 11.9
1 4 S 2 12.0
1 4 SSW 5 12.1
1 4 SW 7 11.8
1 4 SSW 5 12.0
1 4 S 5 12.1
2 4 S 7 12.2
2 4 SE 5 12.5
1 4 SE 5 12.3
1 4 ESE 7 12.3
1 3 ESE 7 12.4

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