M5 wave buoy observations on Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Hourly readings from the M5 wave buoy for Tue, Jan 6, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI generatedM5 recorded 11 observations on Tuesday 6 January 2026, covering 46% of the day. Wave heights averaged 3.6 ft (range 3–4.3 ft), with a constant 4-second period; winds averaged 16.2 mph (11.5–19.6 mph), and water temperature was 10.8°C throughout.
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for Tue, Jan 6, 2026
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
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| 4 | 4 | NNW | 18 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | NNW | 14 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | WNW | 14 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | WNW | 12 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 12 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 16 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | W | 16 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | W | 18 | 10.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | WSW | 20 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | WSW | 20 | 10.8 | |
| 4 | 4 | SW | 20 | 10.8 | |
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