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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2017 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

3 ft
0.3 — 8.2 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 9 secs

Average Water temperature

16 °C
14.2 — 18.4 °C

Average Wind

W, 17 mph
2 — 38 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 Jul 2017 last observation shown Jul 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 7 SW 15 16.0
3 7 WSW 20 15.8
4 8 SSW 13 15.8
5 7 SW 26 15.8
4 7 WSW 20 15.8
3 6 SW 22 15.8
2 6 W 12 16.0
2 6 WNW 20 15.8
4 7 W 18 15.7
5 7 SW 22 15.5
6 7 SSW 26 15.6
5 7 WSW 23 15.6
3 6 S 17 15.6
3 6 ENE 25 15.5
1 7 NNE 15 15.7
2 7 W 14 15.7
2 6 W 16 15.4
2 6 WNW 19 15.4
3 8 N 9 15.6
3 7 N 14 15.3
3 6 SW 20 15.5
2 6 W 19 15.8
1 7 W 11 16.9
1 7 WNW 8 16.7
1 6 W 14 16.2
1 6 NNW 15 16.2
1 7 NE 15 15.7
1 7 W 8 15.4
2 6 WSW 18 15.0
2 6 W 17 14.9
3 6 WNW 23 14.5

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