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

Average Wave Height

5 ft
1.3 — 14.4 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

9 °C
7.9 — 9.9 °C

Average Wind

SW, 21 mph
2 — 40 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 Apr 2013 last observation shown Apr 2013
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 6 NNE 17 9.5
2 6 WNW 18 9.5
2 6 WSW 13 9.3
3 6 N 23 9.3
3 6 NNW 21 9.3
2 9 WSW 9 9.2
2 8 SW 10 9.2
3 7 WSW 16 9.2
3 9 WSW 18 9.1
3 8 SSW 12 9.1
3 8 ENE 13 9.0
6 9 WNW 20 9.0
11 9 WSW 27 8.8
7 9 SSW 23 8.8
8 10 SSW 20 8.7
11 12 S 20 8.7
9 9 S 23 8.6
6 8 S 26 8.6
7 8 WSW 27 8.6
6 8 SW 20 8.5
7 10 S 20 8.3
6 8 WNW 18 8.3
6 8 ESE 23 8.1
2 6 ESE 21 8.1
3 6 NE 15 8.1
6 7 NNE 28 8.0
7 7 NNE 33 8.0
6 7 NE 29 8.2
7 7 ENE 28 8.4
7 7 E 33 8.3

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