Minehead wave buoy observations on Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Tue, Jul 20, 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 20 July 2021, Minehead recorded 24 wave-buoy observations with full calendar-day coverage; wave heights averaged 0.3 ft, ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 ft, and periods averaged 3.8 seconds, ranging from 2 to 6 seconds. Wind was recorded at 0 mph throughout, while water temperatures averaged 18.8°C, ranging from 18 to 19.6°C.
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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 Tue, Jul 20, 2021
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 0 | 6 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 0 | 4 | NNE | 18.4 | |
| 0 | 3 | NW | 18.5 | |
| 0 | 4 | NW | 18.6 | |
| 0 | 4 | NNW | 18.8 | |
| 0 | 5 | WNW | 19.0 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 19.6 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 19.4 | |
| 0 | 4 | NW | 19.1 | |
| 0 | 4 | NW | 18.6 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 0 | 5 | NNE | 18.2 | |
| 0 | 4 | NW | 19.4 | |
| 0 | 2 | WNW | 19.6 | |
| 0 | 3 | W | 19.0 | |
| 0 | 3 | NW | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | NW | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | NW | 19.1 | |
| 0 | 2 | NW | 19.1 | |
| 0 | 2 | NNW | 19.2 | |
| 0 | 2 | NNE | 19.1 | |
| 0 | 3 | NW | 18.8 |