Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
4 ft
0.3 — 20 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
3 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-28.2 — 25.9 °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
0 — 191 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 2012
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | W | 25 | 11.1 | |
| 4 | 8 | NNW | 19 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 9 | NNE | 14 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | WNW | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 15 | 11.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 14.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 9 | W | 18 | 16.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 27 | 11.8 |