Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 28.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
3 — 21 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-0.2 — 18.8 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
0 — 68 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2014
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 11.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | SW | 29 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | WSW | 14 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 15 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 7 | N | 12 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 16 | 16.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 15 | 16.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | SW | 21 | 16.3 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSE | 23 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | WNW | 26 | 12.4 |