Minehead wave buoy observations on Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Sat, Jul 30, 2016, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 30 July 2016, Minehead’s wave buoy recorded 24 observations across the full day, with wave heights averaging 1.3 ft and ranging from 0.8 to 1.8 ft. Wave periods averaged 6.9 seconds, from 4 to 10 seconds, while water temperatures averaged 18.4°C, ranging from 17.9 to 19.2°C; no wind data was 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 Sat, Jul 30, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 9 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 8 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 9 | WNW | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 10 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 10 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 9 | NW | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 8 | NW | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 8 | NW | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 7 | NW | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 8 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 8 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 8 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 9 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.7 |