Ch. Lightship wave buoy last 24 hours observations last observation shown Data available: to Daily averages for
About Ch. Lightship wave buoy
Channel Lightship (WMO 62103) is a long‑running offshore observation station in the English Channel (49.9170°N, 2.8830°W). It is positioned to monitor conditions on a major shipping route and to capture swell and wind sea entering the Channel. It reports directional wave statistics (height/period/direction) and standard meteorology (wind, pressure, air/sea temperature) for forecasts.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 10 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 11 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 15 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 15 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 15 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNE | 18 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 21 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 21 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 20 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNW | 20 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 17 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 20 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 21 | - |