Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
12.2 — 14.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 22 mph
3 — 53 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | W | 32 | 14.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 30 | 14.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 25 | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 28 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | W | 14 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 19 | 13.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | W | 22 | 13.7 | |
| 4 | 8 | WNW | 14 | 13.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 13.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 10 | ESE | 19 | 13.6 | |
| 4 | 10 | E | 14 | 13.5 | |
| 2 | 8 | SE | 15 | 13.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 19 | 13.5 | |
| 2 | 8 | ENE | 12 | 13.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 29 | 13.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | S | 25 | 13.4 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 31 | 13.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 35 | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 10 | SW | 13 | 13.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | SE | 28 | 13.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 36 | 13.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 25 | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 31 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | N | 30 | 12.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 12.3 |