Porthleven wave buoy observations on Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Hourly readings from the Porthleven wave buoy for Wed, Jul 8, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI generatedPorthleven wave buoy recorded 48 observations on 8 July 2026, covering 100% of the day; the data list two observed days. Wave heights averaged 0.9 ft (0.7–1.1 ft) and periods 5.6 seconds (4–7 seconds), while water temperatures averaged 16°C (15.2–17.1°C); wind fields were unavailable.
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for Wed, Jul 8, 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 | ESE | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSW | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 15.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 15.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SE | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 16.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 16.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 16.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | WSW | 16.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 17.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | WSW | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 16.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNE | 16.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 16.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 16.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 16.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | ESE | 16.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15.7 |