Minehead wave buoy observations on Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Sun, Apr 19, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysMinehead wave buoy recorded 48 observations on 19 April 2026, covering two observed days with 100% period coverage. Wave heights averaged 0.9 ft (0.4–1.7 ft), periods averaged 4.8 seconds (3–6 seconds), and water temperatures averaged 11.2°C (10.9–14.8°C); no wind observations 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 Sun, Apr 19, 2026
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 | 3 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | NNW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | WNW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | NW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | NNW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | NNW | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NW | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 0 | 5 | WNW | 11.2 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 11.3 | |
| 0 | 5 | WNW | 11.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 10.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 11.1 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 11.1 | |
| 0 | 5 | NW | 11.1 |