Minehead wave buoy observations on Mon, May 18, 2026

Hourly readings from the Minehead wave buoy for Mon, May 18, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Tue, May 19, 2026, 00:30

Oldest observation available Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Daily averages for May 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

On 18 May 2026, Minehead recorded 48 wave observations across two observed days, with full calendar-day coverage. Wave heights averaged 2.2 ft, ranging from 1 to 3.1 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.6 seconds, ranging from 3 to 6 seconds; water temperatures averaged 12.5°C, from 12.2 to 12.8°C. No wind observations were supplied.

Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.

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.

Minehead wave buoy hourly observations Mon, May 18, 2026last observation shown Tue, May 19, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Mon 01:00	3	5	WNW	12.6
Mon 01:30	3	5	NW	12.6
Mon 02:00	3	5	WNW	12.6
Mon 02:30	3	5	WNW	12.7
Mon 03:00	3	4	WNW	12.6
Mon 03:30	3	4	NW	12.6
Mon 04:00	3	4	NW	12.6
Mon 04:30	2	4	NW	12.5
Mon 05:00	2	4	NW	12.5
Mon 05:30	3	4	NW	12.4
Mon 06:00	3	4	NW	12.4
Mon 06:30	3	4	NW	12.3
Mon 07:00	3	5	NW	12.2
Mon 07:30	3	5	NW	12.2
Mon 08:00	3	5	NW	12.2
Mon 08:30	2	5	NW	12.2
Mon 09:00	2	5	NW	12.3
Mon 09:30	2	5	NW	12.3
Mon 10:00	2	5	NW	12.4
Mon 10:30	3	6	WNW	12.4
Mon 11:00	2	6	NW	12.4
Mon 11:30	2	6	NW	12.4
Mon 12:00	2	5	WNW	12.5
Mon 12:30	2	5	WNW	12.5
Mon 13:00	2	5	WNW	12.6
Mon 13:30	2	5	WNW	12.6
Mon 14:00	2	5	NW	12.7
Mon 14:30	2	5	WNW	12.7
Mon 15:00	2	4	WNW	12.8
Mon 15:30	2	4	NW	12.7
Mon 16:00	2	4	NW	12.7
Mon 16:30	2	4	NW	12.7
Mon 17:00	2	4	NW	12.5
Mon 17:30	2	4	NW	12.5
Mon 18:00	3	4	NW	12.4
Mon 18:30	2	5	NW	12.4
Mon 19:00	2	5	NW	12.3
Mon 19:30	2	5	NW	12.4
Mon 20:00	2	5	NW	12.3
Mon 20:30	2	4	NW	12.3
Mon 21:00	2	4	NW	12.3
Mon 21:30	2	4	NW	12.4
Mon 22:00	1	4	NW	12.4
Mon 22:30	1	5	NW	12.4
Mon 23:00	1	5	WNW	12.4
Mon 23:30	1	4	WNW	12.4
Tue 00:00	1	3	WNW	12.5
Tue 00:30	1	3	NW	12.5

The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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