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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2013 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

6 ft
0 — 33.8 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
0 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.6 — 16.8 °C

Average Wind

SW, 22 mph
0 — 75 mph
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.

Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages Oct 2013 last observation shown Oct 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 7 WSW 21 14.8
5 7 SW 24 14.8
8 9 WNW 26 14.8
15 9 W 39 15.0
12 8 WSW 36 15.3
7 7 SW 30 15.5
5 7 S 24 15.6
5 8 SE 20 15.5
8 8 WSW 26 15.6
8 8 S 26 15.7
8 8 S 26 15.7
8 8 SSW 27 15.7
5 8 S 21 15.8
5 8 SE 18 15.8
8 9 SW 17 15.8
7 8 SSW 28 15.7
2 8 NE 10 15.6
3 6 WNW 20 15.6
2 6 WNW 17 15.6
5 6 ENE 22 15.7
6 6 NNE 34 15.6
4 6 N 27 15.8
4 7 NW 19 16.1
4 9 W 14 16.2
3 9 SW 8 16.2
1 7 WSW 6 16.2
2 7 WNW 14 16.1
4 7 WSW 20 16.3
5 8 SE 20 16.5
5 9 SSE 15 16.5
3 7 SE 16 16.4

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