Wind Speed
Wind speed (m/s) averaged over an eight-minute period for buoys and a two-minute period for land stations. Reported Hourly.
Gust Speed
Peak 5 or 8 second gust speed (m/s) measured during the eight-minute or two-minute period.
Wind Direction
Wind direction (the direction the wind is coming from in degrees clockwise from true N) during the same period used for Wind Speed.