Penzance wave
buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
2 ft
1.1 — 3.5 ft
Average Wave period
4 secs
3.9 — 5 secs
Average Wave Direction
S
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10.3 — 16.9 °C
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.1 | S | 12.4 | |
| 2.6 | 4.3 | S | 14.0 | |
| 2.7 | 4.6 | S | 15.1 | |
| 1.3 | 4 | S | 16.2 | |
| 1.7 | 4.1 | S | 16.9 | |
| 1.3 | 3.9 | S | 15.7 | |
| 1.1 | 4.1 | S | 14.5 | |
| 1.7 | 4.1 | S | 14.0 | |
| 3.3 | 4.4 | S | 11.4 | |
| 3.5 | 4.5 | S | 10.3 | |
| 3.3 | 4.5 | S | 10.5 | |
| 3.3 | 5 | S | 10.3 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.