Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2022 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
0 ft
0 — 0 ft
Average Wave period
- secs
- — - secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
-1.7 — 18.5 °C
Average Wind
W, 16 mph
0 — 675 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2022
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | W | 16 | 11.2 | |
| 0 | - | WSW | 23 | 10.7 | |
| 0 | - | E | 18 | 10.4 | |
| 0 | - | NE | 15 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | - | W | 11 | 12.1 | |
| 0 | - | SW | 13 | 13.9 | |
| 0 | - | WNW | 10 | 15.7 | |
| 0 | - | NNW | 11 | 17.1 | |
| 0 | - | NNW | 15 | 17.5 | |
| 0 | - | SSW | 19 | 16.5 | |
| 0 | - | SW | 24 | 14.2 | |
| 0 | - | SSE | 20 | 12.2 |