Porthleven wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2012
Daily averages from the Porthleven wave buoy for Oct 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn October 2012, Porthleven recorded 439 wave observations across 19 of 31 days, providing 61% coverage. Average wave height was 3.8 ft, ranging from 0.7 to 14.3 ft, while wave periods averaged 10 seconds and ranged from 2 to 25 seconds. Water temperature averaged 13.9°C, with observations ranging from 12.5 to 14.4°C; wind data was unavailable.
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Average Wave Height
Average Wave period
Available for 432 of 439 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 hourly observations, use a linked day name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Mon, Oct 1, 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.