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M3 wave buoy observations on Sat, Jan 3, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for

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 hourly observations Sat, Jan 3, 2026 last observation shown Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 7 ENE 7 11.6
7 7 NE 9 11.7
8 7 NE 9 11.8
8 7 NE 9 11.7
7 7 NE 9 11.7
8 7 NNE 12 11.6
7 7 N 9 11.6
9 7 N 9 11.6
8 7 N 9 11.7
8 7 NNE 7 11.7
8 7 NE 12 11.5
8 7 NNE 14 11.6
8 7 NE 12 11.6
8 7 NNE 14 11.8
8 6 NNE 16 11.9
8 6 N 16 11.9
8 6 N 16 11.9
9 6 NNE 14 11.9
8 6 N 20 11.9
8 6 N 18 11.9
8 7 NNE 14 11.8
8 7 N 14 11.7
7 6 N 16 11.5
7 6 N 14 11.5

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