Porthleven wave buoy observations on Sat, May 2, 2026

Hourly readings from the Porthleven wave buoy for Sat, May 2, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sun, May 3, 2026, 00:30

Oldest observation available Sat, Oct 13, 2012

Daily averages for May 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

On Saturday 2 May 2026, Porthleven recorded 48 wave-buoy observations, with full coverage of the period. Wave heights averaged 1.6 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 2 ft, while wave periods averaged 5.1 seconds, ranging from 4 to 6 seconds; water temperature averaged 12.5°C. Wind observations were not supplied.

Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.

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 hourly observations Sat, May 2, 2026last observation shown Sun, May 3, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 01:00	1	5	SW	12.8
Sat 01:30	1	5	SW	12.8
Sat 02:00	2	6	SW	12.7
Sat 02:30	2	6	SW	12.5
Sat 03:00	2	6	SW	12.3
Sat 03:30	2	6	WSW	12.4
Sat 04:00	2	6	WSW	12.6
Sat 04:30	2	5	WSW	12.6
Sat 05:00	2	5	SW	12.6
Sat 05:30	2	5	WSW	12.6
Sat 06:00	2	5	WSW	12.6
Sat 06:30	2	5	SW	12.5
Sat 07:00	2	5	WSW	12.6
Sat 07:30	2	5	SW	12.7
Sat 08:00	2	4	SW	12.7
Sat 08:30	2	4	SW	12.7
Sat 09:00	2	4	SW	12.7
Sat 09:30	2	4	SW	12.7
Sat 10:00	2	5	SW	12.8
Sat 10:30	2	5	SW	12.8
Sat 11:00	2	5	SW	12.8
Sat 11:30	2	5	SW	12.7
Sat 12:00	2	5	SW	12.6
Sat 12:30	2	5	SW	12.6
Sat 13:00	2	5	SW	12.5
Sat 13:30	2	5	SW	12.5
Sat 14:00	1	5	SW	12.4
Sat 14:30	1	5	WSW	12.5
Sat 15:00	2	5	WSW	12.5
Sat 15:30	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 16:00	1	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 16:30	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 17:00	1	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 17:30	2	5	SW	12.4
Sat 18:00	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 18:30	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 19:00	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 19:30	2	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 20:00	2	5	WSW	12.5
Sat 20:30	2	5	SW	12.5
Sat 21:00	2	5	SW	12.5
Sat 21:30	1	5	WSW	12.5
Sat 22:00	2	5	WSW	12.5
Sat 22:30	1	5	SW	12.5
Sat 23:00	1	5	WSW	12.4
Sat 23:30	2	6	SW	12.4
Sun 00:00	1	6	SW	12.4
Sun 00:30	1	6	WSW	12.4

The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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