Porthleven wave buoy observations on Thu, May 28, 2026
Hourly readings from the Porthleven wave buoy for Thu, May 28, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Thursday 28 May 2026, Porthleven recorded 48 wave observations, with full coverage of the period. Wave heights averaged 1.6 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 2 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.5 seconds, ranging from 3 to 7 seconds; water temperature averaged 15.2°C, and no wind observations were supplied.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Porthleven. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Thu, May 28, 2026
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 7 | WSW | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 15.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 15.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 15.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 15.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 15.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 15.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | WSW | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 14.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | WSW | 15.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 15.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | WSW | 15.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ENE | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 15.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 4 | WSW | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SE | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SE | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SE | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSE | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 3 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SW | 15.4 |