Porthleven wave buoy monthly averages for 2012
Monthly averages from the Porthleven wave buoy for 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn 2012, Porthleven wave buoy data covered 80 of 366 days (22%), with 1,896 observations. Average wave height was 5.2 ft, ranging from 0.7 to 17.7 ft, while wave periods averaged 10.4 seconds (2–25 seconds); water temperature averaged 12°C (9.9–14.4°C), and no wind data were available.
Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.
Average Wave Height
Available for 1,895 of 1,896 observations
Average Wave period
Available for 1,872 of 1,896 observations
Average Wave Direction
Average Water temperature
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Porthleven. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open daily observations, use a linked month name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2012
About Porthleven wave buoy
Porthleven is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off Cornwall's exposed south coast. First deployed by the National Network in October 2011, it measures waves approaching the Porthleven frontage from the western English Channel. Observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.
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| 4 | 10 | SW | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 10 | WSW | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 11 | SW | 10.7 |