Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2020 last observation shown oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 23 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10 — 31.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 22 mph
0 — 67 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | W | 26 | 12.1 | |
| 6 | 8 | SSW | 24 | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 27 | 15.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 18 | 16.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 17 | 16.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | W | 17 | 15.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 13.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | NNE | 17 | 11.9 | |
| 3 | 8 | ENE | 17 | 10.4 | |
| 6 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 10.1 | |
| 10 | 9 | WSW | 31 | 10.3 | |
| 7 | 9 | SW | 24 | 10.9 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the
Met Office Marine observations
.