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M3 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2025 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

14 ft
6.2 — 26.9 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
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 2025 last observation shown Feb 2025
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 7 S 16 11.5
11 9 NNW 8 11.5
14 7 NW 24 11.5
16 8 W 23 11.5
22 10 W 24 11.6
13 8 SE 28 11.4
10 7 SE 20 11.5
12 7 E 23 11.4
12 8 ESE 23 11.5
16 9 SW 13 11.5
21 9 WSW 26 11.6
20 9 S 30 11.5
17 9 W 21 11.4
12 7 S 25 11.5

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