M3 wave buoy observations on Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Hourly readings from the M3 wave buoy for Tue, Jan 6, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI generatedOn Tuesday 6 January 2026, M3 recorded 11 wave buoy observations, covering 46% of the day. Wave heights averaged 6.1 ft (5.6–7.5 ft), with periods averaging 5.5 seconds (5–6 seconds); winds averaged 16.3 mph (4.6–24.2 mph), and water temperature averaged 11.7°C (11.6–11.8°C).
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for Tue, Jan 6, 2026
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | NNW | 5 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 7 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 7 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 14 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 20 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 18 | 11.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 11.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 24 | 11.7 | |
| 8 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 11.8 | |
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