Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 20.7 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
9.1 — 17.1 °C
Average Wind
W, 21 mph
2 — 59 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | SSW | 28 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 14.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 20 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 19 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 15 | 15.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 16 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 16 | 13.3 | |
| 4 | 7 | W | 20 | 11.4 | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 18 | 10.2 | |
| 6 | 8 | WNW | 24 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 23 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | W | 26 | 11.2 |