M2 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2026 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3.6 — 8.2 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
3 — 6 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.6 — 11.5 °C
Average Wind
NW, 25 mph
20 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | W | 23 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNW | 24 | 11.0 | |
| 5 | 4 | WNW | 22 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNW | 27 | 11.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NW | 28 | 11.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 28 | 11.5 |