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

Average Wave Height

5 ft
0 — 44.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
0 — 12 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
11 — 14.8 °C

Average Wind

NNW, 22 mph
2 — 51 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 Nov 2013 last observation shown Nov 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
4 6 NNE 22 12.8
3 8 NW 21 12.9
2 10 NE 10 12.9
2 8 NNE 14 12.8
3 7 NNE 15 12.7
4 7 NNE 18 12.8
4 6 NE 21 12.9
5 6 NNE 22 12.9
6 6 NNE 26 12.8
8 7 NNE 37 13.0
8 6 NW 33 13.1
4 6 N 26 13.2
3 10 NW 17 13.5
2 8 NE 13 13.5
3 9 NNE 10 13.5
5 7 NNE 23 13.5
6 6 NW 35 13.6
3 8 WNW 14 13.7
5 8 NNW 21 13.8
5 8 WSW 20 13.8
7 9 NNW 18 13.7
5 7 WSW 23 13.8
5 8 W 22 13.9
6 8 W 14 14.1
8 7 WSW 31 14.3
8 8 W 32 14.3
12 9 WNW 24 14.3
11 8 W 37 14.3
7 8 W 32 14.7
7 8 S 22 14.8

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