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M3 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
5.9 — 65.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 15 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.9 — 11.6 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 19 mph
2 — 36 mph
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.

M3 wave buoy daily averages Feb 2024 last observation shown Feb 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
18 9 WNW 24 11.2
14 9 WSW 21 11.2
9 7 W 17 11.1
10 7 NNW 16 11.0
28 11 WNW 28 11.3
21 9 WNW 26 11.5
22 10 WSW 25 11.5
16 9 SW 16 11.5
13 9 WSW 17 11.4
12 9 WSW 16 11.3
11 8 SSW 16 11.2
8 6 SW 15 11.2
9 7 WSW 14 11.1
11 7 SSW 19 11.0
11 7 S 18 11.0
9 6 W 19 11.0
11 7 WNW 20 11.1
13 8 NNW 22 11.2
12 7 WSW 20 11.2
9 6 S 15 11.3
9 6 E 21 11.3
14 7 W 22 11.3
12 8 WSW 21 11.2
15 9 WSW 19 11.2
12 8 WSW 19 11.2
11 7 WSW 20 11.2
14 9 SW 12 11.2

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