Minehead wave buoy observations on Thu, Aug 3, 2023
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Thu, Aug 3, 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Thursday 3 August 2023, Minehead recorded 47 wave observations across two observed days, with 98% day coverage and no partial-period flag. Wave heights averaged 2.6 ft, ranging from 2 to 3.2 ft, while periods averaged 4 seconds, ranging from 3 to 5 seconds; water temperature averaged 18.2°C, from 17.9°C to 18.5°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 Thu, Aug 3, 2023
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 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 18.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | WNW | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 3 | WNW | 18.5 | |
| 3 | 3 | WNW | 18.5 | |
| 3 | 3 | NW | 18.4 | |
| 3 | 3 | NW | 18.3 | |
| 3 | 3 | NNW | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 3 | NNW | 18.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.1 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 17.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | NW | 18.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 18.1 | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | 4 | WNW | 18.2 |