M2 wave buoy observations on Mon, Jan 5, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for
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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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | N | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNW | 24 | 11.2 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 22 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 22 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NW | 26 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 26 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 4 | NNW | 24 | 11.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNW | 29 | 11.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | N | 26 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 26 | 11.1 | |
| 8 | 5 | NNW | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNW | 22 | 11.1 | |
| 6 | 4 | NNW | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 24 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 24 | 11.0 | |
| 5 | 4 | NNW | 22 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 4 | NW | 22 | 10.6 | |
| 5 | 4 | NW | 24 | 10.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 24 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 22 | 11.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 20 | 11.1 |