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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

5 ft
0.7 — 18.4 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

14 °C
12.9 — 15.6 °C

Average Wind

NW, 24 mph
2 — 56 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 2016 last observation shown Nov 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 7 9 13.0
5 6 27 13.1
7 7 33 13.3
4 6 27 13.4
4 6 24 13.5
8 7 32 13.5
10 8 35 13.8
3 7 20 13.7
6 7 28 13.7
6 7 26 13.8
10 9 29 13.8
7 7 29 13.8
9 8 32 13.9
8 7 33 14.2
5 7 30 14.5
4 6 25 14.6
3 8 18 14.5
4 7 18 14.5
4 6 25 14.6
4 7 16 14.5
6 7 W 29 14.6
9 7 W 37 14.7
2 7 W 17 14.6
4 6 N 28 14.7
3 5 N 25 14.7
2 5 NNW 21 14.9
2 7 WSW 18 15.0
1 7 S 11 15.1
1 6 NNE 15 15.3
2 9 ENE 11 15.4

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