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M5 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2024 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

6 ft
1.3 — 21.7 ft

Average Wave period

5 secs
3 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
0 — 14.2 °C

Average Wind

SE, 14 mph
2 — 31 mph
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 daily averages Nov 2024 last observation shown Nov 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
9 7 S 18 13.0
11 7 S 20 13.0
8 6 SE 21 13.0
5 5 NE 13 13.1
6 6 ENE 7 12.6
12 7 W 19 13.2
18 8 SW 23 13.3
17 8 SSW 26 13.2
5 5 WNW 16 13.3
6 5 NE 19 13.4
4 5 N 12 13.5
7 6 NNW 19 13.6
6 6 NW 15 13.7
4 4 WNW 17 13.7
2 4 WNW 14 13.8
2 5 SSW 8 13.8
3 5 NNE 11 13.8
3 5 NE 11 13.8
3 5 NE 12 13.9
4 6 NE 10 13.9
5 7 SW 9 14.0
4 5 SSE 12 14.0
7 6 SE 14 14.0
6 5 SSE 16 14.1
4 5 SSE 13 14.1
3 4 SSE 13 14.1
3 5 ESE 10 14.1
3 4 SE 10 14.1
2 5 ESE 9 14.1
2 6 SW 7 14.2

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