Wave buoy in Bantry Bay, co Cork (Lat:51.647 Long:-9.681) is part of the Irish Wave Buoy Network and provides real-time data on wave conditions. These wave buoys support the research and development of marine renewable energy off the Irish coast. Parameters collected include: Station (ID), significant wave height (M), Average period (s), Direction of waves (°), sea surface temp (°C), Wave height max (M), TMax (s), H 1/3 (M).