M5 wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
3 — 16.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.6 — 10.1 °C
Average Wind
SW, 21 mph
2 — 40 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | E | 21 | 10.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | S | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSE | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSW | 22 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | SE | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 26 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 20 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 13 | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 12 | 10.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 11 | 6 | SSW | 27 | 9.9 | |
| 9 | 6 | SW | 26 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | W | 14 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 24 | 9.7 | |
| 11 | 6 | E | 29 | 9.7 | |
| 10 | 6 | E | 26 | 9.6 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 22 | 9.6 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 10 | 6 | SSE | 29 | 9.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 14 | 9.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNW | 27 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 26 | 9.8 |