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M5 wave buoy observations on Wed, May 31, 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 31, 2023 last observation shown Thu, Jun 1, 2023
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 4 NE 20 14.4
4 4 NNE 20 14.6
4 4 NNE 20 14.7
4 4 NNE 20 14.6
4 4 NNE 20 14.3
4 4 NNE 20 14.2
4 4 NE 20 14.4
4 4 NE 18 14.3
4 4 NE 18 13.8
3 4 NE 18 13.8
3 3 ENE 18 13.7
3 3 NE 18 13.7
3 3 NE 16 13.8
3 4 ENE 16 14.1
3 4 ENE 14 14.3
2 4 ENE 14 13.8
2 4 ENE 12 13.8
2 4 NE 12 13.8
2 4 NE 12 13.6
3 4 NE 9 13.4
3 4 ENE 7 13.2
4 4 E 14 13.1
4 4 NE 16 13.2
5 4 NNE 18 13.2

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