M3 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
14 ft
6.2 — 22.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
11.3 — 11.6 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 22 mph
2 — 40 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
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| 12 | 7 | S | 25 | 11.5 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 21 | 11.4 | |
| 18 | 9 | S | 28 | 11.5 | |
| 20 | 9 | W | 28 | 11.6 | |
| 16 | 9 | SW | 13 | 11.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | ESE | 23 | 11.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | E | 23 | 11.4 | |
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| 10 | 7 | SE | 20 | 11.5 | |
| 13 | 8 | SE | 28 | 11.4 | |
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| 21 | 10 | W | 23 | 11.6 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 23 | 11.5 | |
| 14 | 7 | NW | 24 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 9 | NNW | 8 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 16 | 11.5 |