Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0.7 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 15 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.7 — 13.3 °C
Average Wind
, 17 mph
2 — 41 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 11.9 | ||
| 3 | 11 | 5 | 12.0 | ||
| 4 | 10 | 11 | 12.0 | ||
| 3 | 8 | 19 | 12.0 | ||
| 5 | 11 | 15 | 12.0 | ||
| 6 | 9 | 21 | 12.3 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 26 | 12.4 | ||
| 7 | 8 | 29 | 12.4 | ||
| 7 | 8 | 27 | 12.5 | ||
| 6 | 11 | 16 | 12.4 | ||
| 7 | 9 | 22 | 12.5 | ||
| 7 | 12 | 18 | 12.3 | ||
| 4 | 11 | 15 | 12.5 | ||
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 12.6 | ||
| 6 | 11 | 7 | 12.6 | ||
| 10 | 12 | 12 | 12.7 | ||
| 5 | 8 | 21 | 12.7 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 22 | 12.8 | ||
| 5 | 9 | 20 | 12.9 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 18 | 12.8 | ||
| 4 | 9 | 12 | 12.8 | ||
| 9 | 10 | 21 | 12.9 | ||
| 6 | 8 | 21 | 12.9 | ||
| 7 | 9 | 19 | 12.9 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 20 | 12.9 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 12 | 12.9 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 18 | 12.9 | ||
| 5 | 6 | 30 | 12.7 | ||
| 5 | 6 | 28 | 12.9 | ||
| 1 | 7 | 16 | 13.0 | ||
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 13.0 |