M2 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.7 — 6.9 ft
Average Wave period
4 secs
3 — 6 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
11 — 17.9 °C
Average Wind
ESE, 12 mph
2 — 26 mph
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | SW | 18 | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 3 | WSW | 14 | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | WSW | 11 | 15.7 | |
| 3 | 4 | S | 17 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 4 | WSW | 14 | 15.5 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSW | 14 | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | S | 18 | 14.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | S | 21 | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 9 | 17.1 | |
| 2 | 3 | SW | 11 | 16.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 13 | 16.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | S | 19 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 6 | 14.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 8 | 14.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 6 | 14.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 6 | 14.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | ENE | 11 | 13.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | NE | 10 | 13.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | N | 7 | 13.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSE | 6 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | ESE | 10 | 11.9 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 17 | 11.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 18 | 11.6 | |
| 3 | 4 | ENE | 14 | 11.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | NE | 12 | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | NE | 11 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | NE | 11 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | NE | 10 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NE | 15 | 12.3 |