Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2017 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
1.3 — 23.3 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
10 — 10.8 °C
Average Wind
, 24 mph
3 — 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | 32 | 10.0 | ||
| 11 | 9 | 33 | 10.1 | ||
| 7 | 8 | 29 | 10.2 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 28 | 10.2 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 22 | 10.1 | ||
| 9 | 7 | 37 | 10.3 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 30 | 10.3 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 26 | 10.3 | ||
| 4 | 8 | 21 | 10.3 | ||
| 5 | 11 | 16 | 10.2 | ||
| 4 | 11 | 13 | 10.2 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 12 | 10.2 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 11 | 10.3 | ||
| 2 | 8 | 17 | 10.2 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 19 | 10.2 | ||
| 8 | 7 | 36 | 10.1 | ||
| 5 | 6 | 33 | 9.8 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 27 | 9.9 | ||
| 5 | 8 | 24 | 10.1 | ||
| 6 | 10 | 22 | 10.2 | ||
| 9 | 11 | 17 | 10.4 | ||
| 9 | 10 | 24 | 10.5 | ||
| 8 | 9 | 21 | 10.3 | ||
| 6 | 9 | 22 | 10.4 | ||
| 8 | 10 | 17 | 10.5 | ||
| 16 | 11 | 31 | 10.5 | ||
| 12 | 9 | 36 | 10.6 | ||
| 7 | 10 | 20 | 10.5 |