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

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