Minehead wave buoy observations on Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Sat, Oct 21, 2017, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysMinehead recorded 24 wave buoy observations on 21 October 2017, covering the full period; the data list two observed days within one calendar day. Wave heights averaged 4.3 ft, ranging from 0.9 to 8.7 ft, while wave periods averaged 8.3 seconds and water temperatures averaged 14.9°C; no wind figures were supplied.
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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, Oct 21, 2017
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 | 8 | NW | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | WNW | 14.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 14.7 | |
| 2 | 8 | NW | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | NW | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 8 | NW | 15.0 | |
| 3 | 8 | NW | 15.1 | |
| 3 | 9 | NW | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 12 | NW | 14.9 | |
| 4 | - | NW | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | WNW | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 8 | WNW | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | WNW | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 9 | NW | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | NW | 14.8 | |
| 5 | 12 | NW | 14.8 | |
| 5 | 11 | NW | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 10 | NW | 14.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 15.0 | |
| 8 | 8 | NW | 15.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | NW | 14.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | WNW | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 14.8 |