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M4 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

9 ft
2.3 — 27.6 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
4 — 10 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
9.4 — 12 °C

Average Wind

NW, 17 mph
2 — 45 mph
About M4 wave buoy

M4 is an offshore data buoy in the Atlantic approaches (55.0000°N, 10.0000°W). It supports marine forecasting by providing real‑time sea‑state and weather observations in open water. It typically reports directional waves and meteorology.

M4 wave buoy daily averages Apr 2024 last observation shown Apr 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 6 ENE 12 10.9
4 5 WNW 11 10.8
6 6 SW 9 10.7
7 7 NNW 8 10.7
9 7 NNE 16 10.8
4 5 NNE 15 10.9
4 5 N 8 11.3
4 5 N 12 10.8
4 6 N 11 11.3
3 6 WNW 6 11.2
5 6 ESE 6 10.9
7 6 NNW 13 10.7
8 6 WNW 17 10.6
10 6 NW 18 10.6
14 7 NW 22 10.6
21 8 NW 31 10.6
12 7 WSW 25 10.6
14 7 WSW 26 10.6
14 8 SW 22 10.6
11 6 SSW 22 10.6
10 6 SSW 25 10.5
11 7 W 20 10.5
13 8 W 18 10.5
21 8 SW 31 10.4
17 8 SSE 30 10.3
12 7 SE 21 9.9
9 7 E 18 9.9
9 8 ENE 12 10.2
9 8 E 13 10.2
9 7 E 17 9.5

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