Penzance wave buoy observations on Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Hourly readings from the Penzance wave buoy for Sat, Apr 11, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 00:30

Oldest observation available Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Daily averages for Apr 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

Penzance wave buoy recorded 48 observations on 11 April 2026, across two observed days with 100% calendar-day coverage. Wave heights averaged 4 ft (2.9–5.9 ft), periods averaged 4.1 seconds (3–5 seconds), and water temperatures averaged 11.3°C (11.2–11.4°C); wind fields were unavailable.

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 Sat, Apr 11, 2026last observation shown Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 01:00	6	5	S	11.4
Sat 01:30	6	5	S	11.4
Sat 02:00	5	5	S	11.4
Sat 02:30	5	5	S	11.4
Sat 03:00	5	5	S	11.4
Sat 03:30	5	5	S	11.4
Sat 04:00	4	4	S	11.4
Sat 04:30	4	5	S	11.4
Sat 05:00	4	5	S	11.4
Sat 05:30	4	5	SSW	11.2
Sat 06:00	4	4	S	11.3
Sat 06:30	3	4	S	11.3
Sat 07:00	3	4	S	11.3
Sat 07:30	3	4	S	11.3
Sat 08:00	3	4	S	11.3
Sat 08:30	3	4	S	11.3
Sat 09:00	3	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 09:30	3	3	SSW	11.2
Sat 10:00	3	3	SSW	11.3
Sat 10:30	3	3	SSW	11.3
Sat 11:00	3	3	SSW	11.3
Sat 11:30	3	3	SSW	11.3
Sat 12:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 12:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 13:00	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 13:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 14:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 14:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 15:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 15:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 16:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 16:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 17:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 17:30	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 18:00	4	4	SSW	11.3
Sat 18:30	5	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 19:00	5	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 19:30	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 20:00	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 20:30	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 21:00	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 21:30	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 22:00	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 22:30	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 23:00	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sat 23:30	4	4	SSW	11.2
Sun 00:00	4	4	S	11.2
Sun 00:30	4	4	SSW	11.2

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

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