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M5 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 17, 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 17, 2023 last observation shown Thu, May 18, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 4 WSW 16 12.7
2 3 WSW 14 12.8
2 3 WSW 14 12.9
2 3 WSW 14 13.1
2 3 SW 14 13.2
1 3 WSW 14 13.4
1 4 WSW 12 13.4
1 4 WSW 12 13.4
1 4 WSW 9 13.3
1 4 WSW 9 13.5
1 4 W 7 13.1
1 4 W 5 12.8
2 4 WNW 5 12.6
2 4 WNW 5 12.5
2 4 W 5 12.5
2 4 W 5 12.5
2 4 W 5 12.3
2 4 WNW 5 12.3
2 4 W 2 12.2
2 4 NW 7 12.2
2 4 WNW 9 12.2
2 4 W 9 12.2
2 4 W 12 12.2
2 4 W 9 12.2

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