Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2020 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
0 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
12.9 — 17.9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 24 mph
0 — 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | SSW | 34 | 14.6 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 36 | 14.4 | |
| 10 | 9 | W | 30 | 14.1 | |
| 6 | 10 | NNE | 15 | 14.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 26 | 14.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 30 | 14.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 19 | 14.1 | |
| 2 | 9 | SSE | 14 | 14.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 19 | 14.2 | |
| 2 | 8 | SW | 14 | 14.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 31 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 8 | SW | 28 | 13.9 | |
| 6 | 9 | SW | 23 | 13.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 27 | 13.9 | |
| 9 | 8 | SW | 34 | 13.8 | |
| 9 | 8 | WSW | 31 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 24 | 13.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 29 | 13.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | WNW | 31 | 13.4 | |
| 4 | 8 | WSW | 20 | 13.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 25 | 13.3 | |
| 5 | 10 | W | 18 | 13.4 | |
| 4 | 9 | S | 15 | 13.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 24 | 13.3 | |
| 5 | 8 | NNW | 22 | 13.3 | |
| 4 | 9 | NE | 19 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 22 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 8 | ESE | 19 | 13.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | ENE | 19 | 13.1 | |
| 2 | 7 | WNW | 19 | 13.1 |