Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 last observation shown oldest observation available 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | E | 32 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 31 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 29 | - | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 26 | - | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 25 | - | |
| 2 | 8 | E | 26 | - | |
| 1 | 9 | E | 26 | - | |
| 2 | 10 | E | 24 | - | |
| 1 | 10 | E | 21 | - | |
| 2 | 11 | E | 17 | - | |
| 2 | 10 | E | 14 | - | |
| 2 | 10 | E | 13 | - | |
| 2 | 9 | E | 10 | - | |
| 2 | 9 | E | 10 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | ENE | 7 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NNE | 7 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NNE | 6 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NE | 7 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NE | 13 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NE | 11 | - | |
| 1 | 8 | NE | 8 | - | |
| 1 | 9 | NE | 9 | - | |
| 1 | 9 | NNE | 15 | - | |
| 2 | 9 | NNE | 11 | - |