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M5 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 24, 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 24, 2023 last observation shown Thu, May 25, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 4 NNE 16 14.5
2 4 NE 14 14.6
2 4 NE 14 14.6
2 4 NNE 12 14.6
2 4 NE 12 14.6
2 4 NE 12 14.7
2 4 ENE 9 14.8
2 4 E 9 14.9
2 4 E 7 14.8
2 4 E 5 14.7
2 4 E 5 14.4
2 4 NNE 7 14.2
2 4 N 9 14.1
2 4 N 9 13.8
3 4 N 14 13.6
3 4 N 14 13.6
3 4 N 16 13.5
3 4 N 16 13.6
3 4 N 16 13.8
3 3 NNW 16 13.9
3 3 N 18 14.0
2 4 NNW 18 14.1
2 4 NNW 14 14.1
2 5 NW 7 14.2

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