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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2023 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

0 ft
0 — 0 ft

Average Wave period

0 secs
0 — 0 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.4 — 11.9 °C

Average Wind

W, 15 mph
0 — 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.

Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages Jan 2023 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 SW 19 11.8
0 0 WSW 13 11.7
0 0 SSW 28 11.7
0 0 WSW 26 11.8
0 0 WSW 22 11.8
0 0 SW 21 11.8
0 0 SSW 31 11.8
0 0 WSW 31 11.8
0 0 WNW 32 11.8
0 0 SW 27 11.8
0 0 W 32 11.8
0 0 WSW 32 11.8
0 0 W 29 11.8
0 0 WSW 32 11.7
0 0 WSW 29 11.7
0 0 NW 24 11.5
0 0 NNE 11 11.4
0 0 NW 19 11.4
0 0 NNW 4 11.3
0 0 - - 11.2
0 0 - - 11.1
0 0 - - 11.1
0 0 - - 11.0
0 0 - - 11.0
0 0 - - 10.9
0 0 - - 10.8
0 0 - - 10.7
0 0 - - 10.6
0 0 - - 10.6
0 0 - - 10.6
0 0 WNW 2 10.5

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