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Porthleven wave buoy observations on Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Hourly readings from the Porthleven wave buoy for Fri, Jul 3, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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On Friday 3 July 2026, Porthleven’s wave buoy recorded 48 observations, covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 1.9 ft, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.9 seconds, ranging from 3 to 6 seconds; water temperatures averaged 15.9°C, ranging from 15.3 to 16.5°C. Wind fields were unavailable.

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Line chart showing wave height and wave period for Porthleven. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

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 Fri, Jul 3, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
26WSW15.5
26WSW15.6
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.8
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.7
26WSW15.6
26WSW15.6
26WSW15.5
26WSW15.3
26WSW15.3
26WSW15.3
26WSW15.3
25WSW15.9
25WSW15.9
25WSW16.1
25WSW16.3
25WSW16.1
25WSW16.1
25WSW16.1
25WSW16.3
26WSW16.5
26WSW16.3
25WSW16.4
24WSW16.2
24WSW16.2
24WSW16.2
24WSW16.2
23WSW16.1
23WSW16.1
23WSW16.1
23WSW16.1
24WSW16.1
24WSW16.1
24WSW16.2
24WSW16.2
24WSW16.0
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
24WSW15.9
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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