Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.7 — 17.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-26 — 32 °C
Average Wind
NW, 18 mph
0 — 201 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2010
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 4 | 8 | SE | 21 | - | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 7 | N | 14 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 14 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 17 | - | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 22 | 15.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | WNW | 23 | 13.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 22 | 10.5 |