Minehead wave buoy observations on Thu, Oct 20, 2016
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Thu, Oct 20, 2016, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 20 October 2016, Minehead recorded 23 wave buoy observations, with 96% day coverage and no partial-period flag. Wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.5–1 ft), wave periods 10.6 seconds (2–20 seconds), and water temperatures 14.1°C (13.5–14.6°C); no wind observations were recorded.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Minehead. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Thu, Oct 20, 2016
About Minehead wave buoy
Minehead is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station in the Bristol Channel off the Somerset coast. First deployed in December 2006, it records the short-period and locally generated waves that reach the Minehead frontage. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | WNW | 14.3 | |
| 1 | 7 | NW | 14.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 13.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 13.8 | |
| 1 | - | NNW | 13.8 | |
| 1 | 13 | NNW | 14.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | NNW | 14.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNW | 14.5 | |
| 1 | 14 | NW | 14.6 | |
| 1 | 15 | W | 14.5 | |
| 1 | 15 | NNW | 14.0 | |
| 1 | 20 | WNW | 14.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | NNE | 14.3 | |
| 1 | 2 | NE | 14.2 | |
| 1 | 2 | NE | 14.0 | |
| 1 | 15 | NW | 13.8 | |
| 1 | 14 | NW | 13.8 | |
| 1 | 15 | NW | 14.1 | |
| 1 | 14 | NW | 14.3 | |
| 1 | 14 | NW | 14.4 | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 13 | WNW | 13.5 | |
| 1 | 14 | NW | 14.1 | |
| 1 | 15 | NW | 14.1 |