Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 10.8 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
11 — 14.8 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 22 mph
2 — 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | S | 22 | 14.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 28 | 14.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 35 | 14.3 | |
| 9 | 9 | WNW | 16 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 32 | 14.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 31 | 14.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 14 | 14.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | W | 22 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 13.8 | |
| 7 | 9 | NNW | 18 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 13.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 21 | 13.8 | |
| 3 | 8 | WNW | 14 | 13.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 35 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 23 | 13.5 | |
| 3 | 9 | NNE | 10 | 13.5 | |
| 2 | 8 | NE | 13 | 13.5 | |
| 3 | 10 | NW | 17 | 13.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 26 | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 33 | 13.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | NNE | 37 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 26 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNE | 18 | 12.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 15 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 8 | NNE | 14 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 10 | NE | 10 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | NW | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 12.8 |