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M2 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4 ft
0.3 — 15.7 ft

Average Wave period

4 secs
3 — 7 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
9.2 — 9.9 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 17 mph
2 — 36 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.

M2 wave buoy daily averages Apr 2024 last observation shown Apr 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 5 SE 19 9.8
6 5 SSW 22 9.8
3 3 WNW 13 9.9
2 3 NE 15 9.9
2 3 NE 13 9.8
2 3 NNW 12 9.8
2 4 ENE 12 9.9
3 4 N 12 9.9
2 4 NW 11 9.9
1 3 NNE 5 10.0
2 3 N 8 9.8
3 4 NW 15 9.8
2 3 W 13 9.7
4 4 NW 16 9.7
5 5 NW 17 9.7
7 5 WNW 27 9.5
4 4 WSW 19 9.5
5 4 SW 20 9.5
6 5 SSW 22 9.5
5 5 SSW 18 9.7
5 5 SSW 21 9.7
7 5 NW 23 9.6
4 5 SE 13 9.5
10 6 SSW 26 9.6
12 6 S 30 9.7
8 6 S 25 9.5
4 5 E 12 9.4
5 5 NNW 15 9.3
2 5 WSW 11 9.3
4 4 NE 15 9.2

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