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M2 wave buoy observations on Wed, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2023 last observation shown Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
1 4 WNW 14 15.6
1 4 WSW 12 15.6
2 3 SW 9 15.7
2 4 W 9 15.5
2 4 SW 12 15.7
2 4 SSE 2 15.5
2 4 ENE 2 15.8
2 4 NNW 5 16.1
3 4 NW 9 16.3
3 3 NW 16 16.2
3 4 NW 16 16.2
3 3 NW 18 16.2
2 4 NNW 20 15.9
2 4 S 16 15.6
2 4 S 18 15.3
3 4 SSE 12 15.1
3 4 SSE 12 15.1
3 4 SW 7 15.1
3 4 WSW 9 15.1
3 4 SSW 7 15.4
3 4 WSW 9 15.8
3 4 SW 7 15.9
3 4 SSW 12 16.1
3 4 SSW 12 16.0

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