Penzance wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Hourly readings from the Penzance wave buoy for Thu, Apr 23, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 00:30

Oldest observation available Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Daily averages for Apr 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

Penzance wave buoy recorded 44 observations on 23 April 2026, with 46% day coverage; wave heights averaged 3.5 ft, ranging from 2.7 to 4.4 ft, and periods averaged 4 seconds. Water temperature averaged 11.8°C, while no wind observations were available.

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, Apr 23, 2026last observation shown Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Thu 01:00	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 01:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 01:30	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 01:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 02:00	3	3	SE	11.8
Thu 02:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 02:30	-	-	-	-
Thu 02:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 03:00	-	-	-	-
Thu 03:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 03:30	-	-	-	-
Thu 03:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 04:00	-	-	-	-
Thu 04:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 04:30	3	3	SE	11.8
Thu 04:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 05:00	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 05:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 05:30	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 05:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 06:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 06:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 06:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 06:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 07:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 07:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 07:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 07:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 08:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 08:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 08:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 08:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 09:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 09:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 09:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 09:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 10:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 10:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 10:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 10:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 11:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 11:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 11:30	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 11:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 12:00	3	4	SE	11.7
Thu 12:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 12:30	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 12:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 13:00	-	-	-	-
Thu 13:01	3	4	SE	11.8
Thu 13:30	3	4	S	11.8
Thu 13:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 14:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 14:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 14:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 14:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 15:00	4	4	S	11.8
Thu 15:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 15:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 15:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 16:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 16:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 16:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 16:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 17:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 17:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 17:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 17:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 18:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 18:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 18:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 18:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 19:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 19:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 19:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 19:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 20:00	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 20:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 20:30	4	4	SE	11.8
Thu 20:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 21:00	4	4	S	11.7
Thu 21:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 21:30	4	4	S	11.7
Thu 21:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 22:00	4	4	S	11.7
Thu 22:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 22:30	4	4	SE	11.7
Thu 22:31	-	-	-	-
Thu 23:00	4	4	S	11.7
Thu 23:01	-	-	-	-
Thu 23:30	4	4	S	11.7
Thu 23:31	-	-	-	-
Fri 00:00	4	4	S	11.7
Fri 00:01	-	-	-	-
Fri 00:30	4	4	S	11.7
Fri 00:31	-	-	-	-

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

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