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

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2 — 19.4 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
13.2 — 14.7 °C

Average Wind

WNW, 16 mph
2 — 31 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 Jun 2024 last observation shown Jun 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 NNW 16 13.4
7 6 NW 19 13.6
10 7 WSW 17 13.7
16 8 WNW 23 13.9
6 6 W 15 14.4
6 6 N 18 14.5
6 6 SSW 12 14.4
7 7 WSW 11 14.1
7 6 WSW 13 13.7
7 6 WSW 19 13.9
4 5 WSW 13 13.9
3 5 NNW 13 13.8
5 5 N 20 13.8
5 6 N 14 14.0
6 6 NW 11 13.9
13 7 WNW 22 13.4
11 7 WNW 20 13.5
9 6 W 22 13.7
3 5 SW 12 13.9
3 5 N 10 13.8
5 5 NNW 16 13.4
6 5 NW 18 13.8
6 6 NNW 18 13.8
6 6 WNW 16 13.7
8 7 WNW 14 13.6
8 7 NW 15 13.8
7 6 NW 19 14.0
4 5 NW 15 14.1
4 5 N 14 14.1
5 6 N 14 13.9

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