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M5 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 10, 2023 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for

About M5 wave buoy

M5 is an offshore data buoy in the Atlantic approaches (51.4100°N, 6.4200°W). It is positioned to monitor swell and storm waves moving toward Ireland and the UK, supporting marine warnings. It typically reports waves (height/period/direction) and basic meteorology.

M5 wave buoy hourly observations Wed, May 10, 2023 last observation shown Thu, May 11, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
8 6 W 18 12.3
8 6 WNW 18 12.3
9 6 W 14 12.3
9 6 W 16 12.3
9 6 W 18 12.3
9 6 W 22 12.4
8 6 W 22 12.5
8 6 W 20 12.5
7 6 WSW 22 12.5
8 6 WSW 18 12.6
8 6 W 20 12.5
8 6 WSW 18 12.4
8 6 W 20 12.4
9 6 WSW 18 12.3
8 6 W 20 12.3
9 6 W 18 12.3
8 6 W 18 12.3
8 6 W 18 12.2
7 6 W 20 12.3
7 6 W 20 12.3
7 6 W 22 12.4
7 6 W 20 12.4
7 6 W 22 12.4
7 6 WSW 20 12.4

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