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M5 wave buoy observations on Sun, Jan 4, 2026 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 Sun, Jan 4, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 4 NNW 18 11.1
4 4 NNW 18 11.1
5 4 NNW 20 11.0
5 4 NNW 20 11.0
5 4 NNW 20 11.0
5 4 NNW 18 11.0
5 4 NNW 18 11.0
4 4 NNW 16 11.0
4 4 NW 16 11.0
4 4 NW 14 11.0
3 4 NW 14 11.0
3 4 NW 14 11.0
3 4 WNW 14 11.0
3 4 WNW 16 11.0
3 4 WNW 16 11.0
4 4 WNW 16 11.0
4 4 WNW 16 11.0
4 4 WNW 20 11.0
4 4 WNW 18 11.0
4 4 WNW 18 11.0
4 4 WNW 18 11.0
4 4 NW 16 11.0
3 4 NNW 14 11.0
3 4 NNW 16 11.0

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