Penzance wave buoy observations on Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Hourly readings from the Penzance wave buoy for Thu, Jul 16, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysPenzance wave buoy recorded 48 observations on Thursday 16 July 2026, covering 2 observed days within the one-day period. Wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.6–1.1 ft), with periods averaging 3.8 seconds (3–5 seconds); water temperature averaged 19.5°C (18.8–20.7°C), while no wind data were recorded.
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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.
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for Thu, Jul 16, 2026
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 20.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 19.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 20.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 20.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 20.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 20.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 20.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 20.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 20.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 20.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 19.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 19.6 |