National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes
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Latest Waves Data
| Time (GMT) | Latitude | Longitude | Wave Height (m) | Max Wave Height (m) | Tpeak (s) | Tz (s) | Peak Direction (degrees) | Spread (degrees) | Sea Temp (°C) | Energy Period (s) | Wave Power (kW/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-03-2026 05:30 | 51.06255 | 1.12732 | 0.56 | 0.96 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 191 | 21 | 9.7 | 4 | 0.62 |
| Date | Highest Hs 2026 | Storm Alert Threshold (0.25 yr Return Period Hs) |
Swell Alert Threshold (0.25 yr Return Period Te) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-01 | 2.9m | 2.48m | 9.12s |
| Time (GMT) | Latitude | Longitude | Wave Height (m) | Max Wave Height (m) | Tpeak (s) | Tz (s) | Peak Direction (degrees) | Spread (degrees) | Sea Temp (°C) | Energy Period (s) | Wave Power (kW/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-02-2026 00:00 | 51.06267 | 1.12820 | 0.49 | 0.81 | 11.8 | 3.9 | 106 | 54 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 0.66 |
| 17-02-2026 23:30 | 51.06266 | 1.12820 | 0.46 | 0.72 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 96 | 27 | 9 | 5.6 | 0.58 |
| 17-02-2026 23:00 | 51.06267 | 1.12816 | 0.46 | 0.66 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 115 | 44 | 9 | 5.6 | 0.59 |
| 17-02-2026 22:30 | 51.06268 | 1.12809 | 0.44 | 0.71 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 151 | 45 | 9 | 5.6 | 0.54 |
| 17-02-2026 22:00 | 51.06270 | 1.12767 | 0.42 | 0.72 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 127 | 39 | 9 | 5.9 | 0.51 |
| 17-02-2026 21:30 | 51.06270 | 1.12743 | 0.37 | 0.69 | 5 | 4.8 | 146 | 38 | 9 | 5.8 | 0.39 |
| 17-02-2026 21:00 | 51.06267 | 1.12736 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 5.6 | 5 | 138 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 0.42 |
| 17-02-2026 20:30 | 51.06262 | 1.12730 | 0.36 | 0.68 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 115 | 35 | 9 | 5.9 | 0.38 |
| 17-02-2026 20:00 | 51.06261 | 1.12730 | 0.35 | 0.51 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 131 | 44 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 0.37 |
| 17-02-2026 19:30 | 51.06260 | 1.12728 | 0.33 | 0.54 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 131 | 43 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 0.33 |
| 17-02-2026 19:00 | 51.06258 | 1.12730 | 0.35 | 0.62 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 114 | 38 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 0.38 |
| 17-02-2026 18:30 | 51.06255 | 1.12730 | 0.33 | 0.56 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 127 | 44 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 0.34 |
| 17-02-2026 18:00 | 51.06255 | 1.12730 | 0.37 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 121 | 35 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 0.42 |
| 17-02-2026 17:30 | 51.06255 | 1.12730 | 0.35 | 0.56 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 121 | 40 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 0.39 |
| 17-02-2026 17:00 | 51.06253 | 1.12732 | 0.36 | 0.5 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 143 | 37 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 0.44 |
| 17-02-2026 16:30 | 51.06250 | 1.12736 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 124 | 39 | 8.6 | 6.8 | 0.51 |
| 17-02-2026 16:00 | 51.06250 | 1.12739 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 117 | 37 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| 17-02-2026 15:30 | 51.06246 | 1.12749 | 0.46 | 0.68 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 122 | 34 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 0.73 |
| 17-02-2026 15:00 | 51.06243 | 1.12786 | 0.47 | 0.65 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 135 | 31 | 8.5 | 7 | 0.75 |
| 17-02-2026 14:30 | 51.06255 | 1.12814 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 143 | 33 | 8.5 | 7 | 0.75 |
| 17-02-2026 14:00 | 51.06260 | 1.12816 | 0.49 | 0.91 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 129 | 29 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 0.84 |
| 17-02-2026 13:30 | 51.06263 | 1.12820 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 131 | 30 | 8.6 | 7 | 0.79 |
| 17-02-2026 13:00 | 51.06265 | 1.12822 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 11.8 | 5.5 | 100 | 54 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 0.83 |
| 17-02-2026 12:30 | 51.06264 | 1.12822 | 0.45 | 0.85 | 12.5 | 5.3 | 114 | 66 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 0.77 |
| 17-02-2026 12:00 | 51.06263 | 1.12822 | 0.44 | 0.77 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 148 | 67 | 8.7 | 7 | 0.66 |
| 17-02-2026 11:30 | 51.06265 | 1.12822 | 0.43 | 0.62 | 12.5 | 4.4 | 148 | 49 | 8.7 | 6.1 | 0.55 |
| 17-02-2026 11:00 | 51.06265 | 1.12820 | 0.44 | 0.61 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 138 | 53 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 0.54 |
| 17-02-2026 10:30 | 51.06262 | 1.12820 | 0.5 | 0.74 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 142 | 49 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 0.63 |
| 17-02-2026 10:00 | 51.06259 | 1.12814 | 0.54 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 3.5 | 170 | 42 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 0.66 |
| 17-02-2026 09:30 | 51.06259 | 1.12809 | 0.59 | 0.94 | 5.3 | 3.5 | 165 | 30 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 0.77 |
| 17-02-2026 09:00 | 51.06262 | 1.12745 | 0.52 | 0.81 | 5.3 | 3.4 | 167 | 37 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
| 17-02-2026 08:30 | 51.06267 | 1.12736 | 0.5 | 0.77 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 181 | 29 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| 17-02-2026 08:00 | 51.06261 | 1.12732 | 0.45 | 0.76 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 179 | 34 | 8.7 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 17-02-2026 07:30 | 51.06260 | 1.12730 | 0.43 | 0.68 | 5 | 4 | 188 | 33 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 0.5 |
| 17-02-2026 07:00 | 51.06259 | 1.12728 | 0.38 | 0.61 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 196 | 29 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 0.41 |
| 17-02-2026 06:30 | 51.06256 | 1.12728 | 0.34 | 0.59 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 184 | 31 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 0.36 |
| 17-02-2026 06:00 | 51.06255 | 1.12728 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 177 | 27 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 0.38 |
| 17-02-2026 05:30 | 51.06251 | 1.12732 | 0.38 | 0.5 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 155 | 35 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 0.44 |
| 17-02-2026 05:00 | 51.06250 | 1.12736 | 0.41 | 0.67 | 11.1 | 4 | 156 | 28 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 0.55 |
| 17-02-2026 04:30 | 51.06244 | 1.12751 | 0.47 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 3.9 | 160 | 24 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| 17-02-2026 04:00 | 51.06240 | 1.12788 | 0.54 | 0.69 | 16.7 | 3.9 | 152 | 49 | 8.5 | 6.6 | 0.94 |
| 17-02-2026 03:30 | 51.06255 | 1.12814 | 0.59 | 0.75 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 152 | 24 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 1.16 |
| 17-02-2026 03:00 | 51.06259 | 1.12814 | 0.62 | 0.95 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 158 | 19 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 1.29 |
| 17-02-2026 02:30 | 51.06260 | 1.12814 | 0.66 | 1 | 10 | 4.5 | 151 | 17 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 1.48 |
| 17-02-2026 02:00 | 51.06262 | 1.12820 | 0.62 | 1 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 155 | 38 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 1.25 |
| 17-02-2026 01:30 | 51.06264 | 1.12820 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 10 | 4.3 | 153 | 21 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 1.58 |
| 17-02-2026 01:00 | 51.06266 | 1.12822 | 0.72 | 1.33 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 146 | 27 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 1.57 |
| 17-02-2026 00:30 | 51.06266 | 1.12824 | 0.69 | 1.04 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 149 | 34 | 8.7 | 6.1 | 1.41 |
| 17-02-2026 00:00 | 51.06266 | 1.12824 | 0.7 | 1.14 | 7.7 | 4 | 143 | 33 | 8.6 | 5.7 | 1.37 |
