Penzance wave buoy observations on Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Hourly readings from the Penzance wave buoy for Thu, Aug 28, 2025, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 00:30

Oldest observation available Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Daily averages for Aug 2025

Period Summary

Hog Says

Penzance wave buoy observations on Thursday, 28 August 2025, comprised 48 observations over two observed days within the one-day calendar period, with full coverage. Wave heights averaged 2.4 ft, ranging from 1.8 to 3.2 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.1 seconds, ranging from 3 to 5 seconds. Water temperatures ranged from 18 to 18.6°C, averaging 18.4°C; no wind observations were supplied.

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

About Penzance wave buoy

Penzance is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station in Mount's Bay off west Cornwall. First deployed by the National Network in April 2007, it records the comparatively sheltered wave climate on the bay's western side. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.

Penzance wave buoy hourly observations Thu, Aug 28, 2025last observation shown Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Thu 01:00	2	5	S	18.4
Thu 01:30	2	5	S	18.5
Thu 02:00	2	5	S	18.5
Thu 02:30	2	5	S	18.5
Thu 03:00	2	5	S	18.6
Thu 03:30	2	4	S	18.6
Thu 04:00	2	4	S	18.6
Thu 04:30	2	4	S	18.6
Thu 05:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 05:30	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 06:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 06:30	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 07:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 07:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 08:00	2	4	SSW	18.4
Thu 08:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 09:00	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 09:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 10:00	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 10:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 11:00	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 11:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 12:00	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 12:30	2	4	SSW	18.4
Thu 13:00	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 13:30	2	4	SSW	18.4
Thu 14:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 14:30	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 15:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 15:30	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 16:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 16:30	2	4	SSW	18.5
Thu 17:00	2	4	S	18.5
Thu 17:30	2	4	S	18.4
Thu 18:00	3	4	SSW	18.4
Thu 18:30	2	4	SSW	18.3
Thu 19:00	2	4	SSW	18.3
Thu 19:30	2	4	S	18.2
Thu 20:00	2	3	S	18.2
Thu 20:30	3	4	S	18.1
Thu 21:00	3	4	SSW	18.1
Thu 21:30	3	3	S	18.1
Thu 22:00	3	4	SSW	18.0
Thu 22:30	3	4	S	18.0
Thu 23:00	3	4	S	18.0
Thu 23:30	3	4	S	18.0
Fri 00:00	3	4	SSW	18.0
Fri 00:30	3	4	S	18.0

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

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