M5 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
3 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.2 — 10.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
2 — 33 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for M5. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | W | 11 | 9.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 20 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | WSW | 24 | 9.5 | |
| 10 | 6 | W | 25 | 9.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 17 | 9.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 18 | 9.6 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 14 | 9.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | ESE | 16 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | W | 20 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 9.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 9.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 21 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 27 | 9.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 24 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 8 | WNW | 23 | 9.9 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 5 | N | 17 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 15 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | SW | 20 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 21 | 9.8 |