Minehead wave buoy observations on Sat, Sep 17, 2016

Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Sat, Sep 17, 2016, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sun, Sep 18, 2016, 00:00

Oldest observation available Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Daily averages for Sep 2016

Period Summary

Hog Says

Minehead recorded 24 wave buoy observations on 17 September 2016, covering two observed days within the one-day period with 100% coverage and no partial period. Wave heights averaged 2.1 ft (1.3–3.2 ft), periods averaged 5 seconds (3–7 seconds), and water temperatures averaged 18.1°C (17.8–18.4°C); no wind observations were supplied.

Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.

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.

Minehead wave buoy hourly observations Sat, Sep 17, 2016last observation shown Sun, Sep 18, 2016
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 01:00	3	4	NW	18.3
Sat 02:00	3	4	WNW	18.3
Sat 03:00	3	4	WNW	18.2
Sat 04:00	3	4	NW	18.2
Sat 05:00	2	6	NNW	18.1
Sat 06:00	2	6	NW	18.0
Sat 07:00	3	7	NW	17.9
Sat 08:00	2	6	NW	17.8
Sat 09:00	2	5	NW	18.0
Sat 10:00	2	6	WNW	18.1
Sat 11:00	2	6	WNW	18.1
Sat 12:00	2	5	WNW	18.2
Sat 13:00	2	4	NW	18.3
Sat 14:00	2	4	NW	18.4
Sat 15:00	2	3	WNW	18.4
Sat 16:00	2	3	NW	18.2
Sat 17:00	2	5	NNW	18.2
Sat 18:00	2	6	NW	18.0
Sat 19:00	2	5	NW	18.0
Sat 20:00	2	5	NW	18.0
Sat 21:00	2	6	NW	18.1
Sat 22:00	2	5	WNW	18.1
Sat 23:00	2	5	WNW	18.1
Sun 00:00	1	5	WNW	18.2

The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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