Minehead wave buoy observations on Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Sun, Aug 15, 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Sunday 15 August 2021, Minehead recorded 24 wave-buoy observations with 100% coverage, although observations were listed for two days. Wave heights averaged 1.7 ft (0.8–2.8 ft), periods averaged 4.2 seconds (3–6 seconds), wind was 0 mph, and water temperature averaged 18.5°C (18.1–18.8°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 Sun, Aug 15, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | WNW | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 18.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | WNW | 18.8 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | NNW | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 3 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 3 | NW | 18.1 |