Penzance wave
buoy monthly averages for 2018 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
2 ft
1.1 — 4.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
7 — 11.2 secs
Average Wave Direction
S
Average Water temperature
13 °C
8.3 — 17.7 °C
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 9.1 | S | 11.7 | |
| 4.3 | 8.4 | S | 12.7 | |
| 2.0 | 9.4 | S | 14.3 | |
| 1.6 | 8.6 | S | 15.3 | |
| 1.2 | 7.4 | S | 16.2 | |
| 1.1 | 9 | S | 17.7 | |
| 1.1 | 7 | S | 15.4 | |
| 1.2 | 9.3 | S | 12.1 | |
| 2.7 | 9.2 | S | 10.0 | |
| 3.0 | 9.4 | S | 8.3 | |
| 1.5 | 11.2 | S | 9.5 | |
| 3.2 | 9.8 | S | 10.3 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.