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M5 wave buoy observations on Sat, May 20, 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 Sat, May 20, 2023 last observation shown Sun, May 21, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 6 NW 9 13.7
3 7 NNW 7 13.7
3 7 N 9 13.8
3 7 N 12 13.8
3 7 NE 9 13.8
4 7 N 5 13.7
3 6 NNE 7 13.8
3 5 NNE 7 13.7
3 5 NNE 9 13.7
3 5 NE 12 13.6
3 5 NE 9 13.6
3 5 NNE 12 13.4
4 5 NNE 12 13.2
4 6 NNE 12 13.1
4 6 NE 12 13.2
4 6 NNE 14 13.2
4 6 NNE 12 13.2
4 7 N 12 13.2
4 7 N 9 13.2
4 6 N 12 13.2
4 7 N 9 13.2
3 6 N 9 13.2
3 7 N 9 13.2

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