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Penzance wave buoy observations on Thu, May 14, 2026

Hourly readings from the Penzance wave buoy for Thu, May 14, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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On Thursday 14 May 2026, Penzance recorded 48 wave observations with 100% coverage: wave heights averaged 1.2 ft, ranging from 0.7 to 1.6 ft, and periods averaged 2.8 seconds, ranging from 2 to 5 seconds. Water temperatures averaged 12.2°C, ranging from 12.1 to 12.3°C; no wind observations were available.

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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Penzance. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

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, May 14, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
13S12.3
13S12.3
13S12.3
13NNW12.2
13SSE12.2
23S12.2
12NNW12.2
12NNW12.2
12NW12.1
13S12.1
12SSW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
22NW12.1
23NW12.1
23S12.1
13NW12.1
12NW12.1
12NW12.1
12NW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NW12.1
22NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.1
13NNW12.2
12NNW12.1
12NNW12.2
13SSE12.2
13S12.2
13S12.2
13NNW12.2
12NNW12.2
13S12.2
13NNW12.2
13S12.2
13S12.2
14SSW12.2
14S12.2
15S12.2
15S12.2
15S12.2
15SSE12.2
15S12.2
13SSW12.2
The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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