M2 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 10.8 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
3 — 7 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
0 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
SW, 20 mph
0 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | SW | 12 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 14 | 8.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | W | 23 | 8.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 18 | 8.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 19 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 26 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 10 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 29 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 28 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | S | 26 | 9.9 |