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M5 wave buoy observations on Sat, May 13, 2023 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for

Line chart showing wave height and wave period for M5. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

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 Sat, May 13, 2023 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 4 NNE 16 12.5
3 4 NNE 16 12.5
3 4 NNE 14 12.5
3 4 NNE 16 12.5
3 4 NNE 14 12.4
3 4 NNE 14 12.4
3 4 NNE 14 12.5
3 4 NNE 14 12.5
3 4 NNE 12 12.5
2 4 NNE 12 12.5
2 4 NNE 12 12.6
2 4 NE 12 12.7
2 4 NE 9 12.7
2 5 NE 7 12.7
2 5 ENE 7 12.8
3 6 NNW 5 12.9
2 5 WSW 2 12.9
2 5 WSW 2 13.1
2 6 W 5 13.2
2 5 WSW 9 13.2
2 6 W 9 13.2
2 6 W 9 13.2
2 6 WSW 9 13.0
3 7 WSW 9 13.0

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