M2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.3 — 7.2 ft
Average Wave period
4 secs
3 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
8.8 — 16.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
0 — 40 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for M2. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | NW | 19 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | WSW | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | 4 | NW | 15 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | NNE | 11 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 14 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | WSW | 12 | 14.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | SW | 15 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 15 | 14.5 | |
| 4 | 4 | SSW | 18 | 14.6 | |
| 3 | 4 | SW | 16 | 13.9 | |
| 4 | 4 | WSW | 19 | 12.1 |