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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.

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In 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.

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Average Wave Height

5.2ft
Observed range: 0.7 — 17.7ft

Available for 1,895 of 1,896 observations

Average Wave period

10.4secs
Observed range: 2 — 25secs

Available for 1,872 of 1,896 observations

Average Wave Direction

SW

Average Water temperature

12°C
Observed range: 9.9 — 14.4°C

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.

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.

Porthleven wave buoy monthly averages 2012last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
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410SW13.9
510WSW12.3
711SW10.7
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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