Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2018 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
2 — 9.5 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
8.2 — 10.6 °C
Average Wind
NNW, 26 mph
3 — 49 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | NW | 33 | 10.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 25 | 10.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 26 | 10.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 31 | 10.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNE | 26 | 10.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 24 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | N | 23 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | SW | 21 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 33 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | WNW | 35 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 8 | W | 24 | 9.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | W | 31 | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSW | 27 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | 9 | W | 24 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 10 | SSW | 16 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | WSW | 12 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 9 | WNW | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 6 | 9 | NNW | 27 | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 9 | NE | 22 | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 24 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 28 | 9.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | E | 29 | 9.2 | |
| 7 | 7 | ENE | 32 | 9.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 34 | 8.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 29 | 8.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | E | 31 | 8.2 |