M3 wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
11.3 — 19 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
2 — 45 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for M3. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About M3 wave buoy
M3 is an offshore data buoy in the Atlantic approaches (51.1300°N, 10.3300°W). It provides upstream observations of swell and storm conditions relevant to Ireland/UK marine forecasts. It typically measures wave height/period/direction plus basic meteorological variables.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 12 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 14 | 13.2 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 14 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 18 | 16.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 16 | 16.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 16.4 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 17 | 14.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 19 | 12.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 11.5 |