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M5 wave buoy observations on Mon, Jun 5, 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 Mon, Jun 5, 2023 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 3 NE 16 14.9
3 3 NE 16 14.7
3 3 NE 14 14.4
2 3 NE 14 14.4
2 3 ENE 12 14.4
2 3 E 7 14.4
2 3 E 12 14.5
2 3 E 14 14.7
2 3 E 12 15.0
2 3 E 12 15.2
2 3 ENE 9 15.2
2 3 ENE 12 15.4
2 3 ENE 12 15.4
2 4 ENE 12 15.4
2 3 NE 12 15.4
2 3 ENE 14 15.1
2 3 ENE 12 15.1
2 4 NE 14 15.1
2 4 NE 14 15.2
2 4 NNE 16 15.3
3 4 NE 16 15.6
3 4 NNE 16 15.8
3 4 NNE 16 15.7
3 4 NE 16 15.7

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