Penzance wave
buoy monthly averages for 2017 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
2 ft
1.1 — 3.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6.6 — 9.7 secs
Average Wave Direction
S
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10 — 15.6 °C
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 9.3 | S | 11.3 | |
| 1.7 | 9.2 | S | 13.1 | |
| 2.1 | 8.4 | S | 14.5 | |
| 2.0 | 8.6 | S | 15.2 | |
| 1.3 | 6.6 | S | 15.6 | |
| 1.3 | 7.2 | S | 15.5 | |
| 1.6 | 8.3 | S | 14.7 | |
| 1.8 | 8.1 | S | 12.9 | |
| 1.1 | 9.2 | S | 11.5 | |
| 2.6 | 9.2 | S | 10.3 | |
| 3.3 | 9.7 | S | 10.0 | |
| 2.2 | 9.2 | S | 10.3 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.