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M5 wave buoy observations on Sun, Apr 20, 2025 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 Sun, Apr 20, 2025 last observation shown Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 5 WSW 12 10.7
3 4 WSW 9 10.7
3 5 WSW 9 10.7
3 5 W 12 10.8
4 5 SSE 9 10.8
4 5 SSE 12 10.8
4 5 SE 9 10.8
4 5 SE 9 10.8
4 5 SSE 9 10.8
4 5 SSE 12 10.7
4 4 SE 14 10.7
4 4 SE 14 10.7
4 5 SE 14 10.7
3 5 SE 16 10.7
3 4 SE 16 10.7
3 5 SE 14 10.7
3 6 SE 14 10.7
3 6 SE 12 10.7
3 6 E 7 10.7
3 6 NNE 9 10.7
3 5 NNE 7 10.7
3 6 N 5 10.7
3 5 NNE 7 10.7
4 5 NE 5 10.7
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Met Office Marine observations .

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