National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes
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Morecambe Bay
Additional Information
Wave buoy location | 53° 59.38' N 003° 03.96' W |
WMO code | 6201029 |
Approximate water depth | 10 m CD |
Approximate spring tidal range | 8.2 m |
Storm alert threshold | 3.21 m |
Wave data are recorded using a Datawell Directional WaveRider Mk III buoy. The wave buoy was deployed on 29 June 2011, at which time the magnetic declination at the site was 3.0° west, changing by 0.16° east per year. Wave direction is reported following the nautical convention, meaning that the direction is where the waves come from, measured clockwise from magnetic north.
21/04/2024 | Scheduled service |
25/10/2023 | Scheduled service |
13/06/2023 | The buoy was serviced and redeployed. |
15/04/2023 | The buoy was recovered for an unscheduled service and will be redeployed asap. |
11/04/2023 | It is suspected that the HF antenna has been damaged. The buoy will be recovered asap. |
01/12/2022 | Scheduled service |
13/04/2022 | The buoy was redeployed |
07/04/2022 | The buoy was set adrift and is currently moored in a marina awaiting redeployment. |
23/11/2021 | Scheduled service |
27/05/2021 | We have lost contact with the shore station. The issue will be rectified ASAP. |
21/03/2021 | Scheduled service |
27/09/2020 | Scheduled service |
05/03/2020 | Scheduled service |
25/09/2019 | Scheduled service |
06/01/2019 | Scheduled service |
02/08/2018 | Scheduled service |
26/01/2018 | Scheduled service |
24/08/2017 | The buoy has been redeployed |
05/08/2017 | The buoy has been removed out of concerns about the faulty temperature readings. It will be examined and redeployed ASAP. |
03/08/2017 | The temperature sensor is providing faulty readings. |
11/02/2017 | Scheduled service |
02/08/2016 | Scheduled service |
19/01/2016 | Scheduled service |
09/10/2015 | Buoy re-deployed today. |
30/09/2015 | Buoy came adrift around 04:30 this morning but has now been recovered and will be re-deployed ASAP. The bungee appears to have been cut by a vessel propeller. |
09/06/2015 | Scheduled service |
17/11/2013 | Scheduled service |
03/06/2013 | Scheduled service |
13/06/2012 | Scheduled service |
17/11/2011 | Scheduled service |