Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2015 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
0.3 — 7.9 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
14.9 — 16.4 °C
Average Wind
E, 19 mph
2 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 26 | 15.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 21 | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 6 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 22 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 26 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 27 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 8 | NW | 22 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 9 | SW | 6 | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 8 | ESE | 14 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | E | 26 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 22 | 15.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 21 | 15.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 23 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 19 | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 20 | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 21 | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 20 | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 18 | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 18 | 15.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | N | 13 | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 23 | 15.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | NW | 22 | 15.2 | |
| 4 | 11 | SSW | 12 | 15.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | SW | 24 | 15.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | E | 14 | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 24 | 15.1 | |
| 7 | 10 | S | 16 | 15.1 | |
| 5 | 8 | S | 20 | 15.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 15.0 | |
| 6 | 9 | SE | 21 | 15.0 | |
| 4 | 9 | ESE | 15 | 15.1 |