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

Average Wave Height

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Average Wave period

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Average Water temperature

14 °C
13.1 — 15.5 °C

Average Wind

W, 23 mph
2 — 56 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 Nov 2023 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
- - SSW 33 15.4
- - W 39 15.2
- - W 25 15.0
- - SW 28 14.9
- - W 29 14.8
- - W 23 14.6
- - W 23 14.5
- - WSW 24 14.4
- - WSW 30 14.3
- - WNW 31 14.2
- - NW 16 14.1
- - SSW 20 14.1
- - WSW 31 14.0
- - WSW 28 13.9
- - W 19 13.9
- - NE 25 13.8
- - W 18 13.7
- - SW 24 13.7
- - WSW 31 13.7
- - WNW 26 13.6
- - N 23 13.6
- - NW 14 13.6
- - WNW 21 13.5
- - NNW 20 13.5
- - NW 7 13.5
- - SSW 20 13.4
- - WNW 25 13.4
- - NNW 11 13.3
- - W 7 13.2
- - ENE 27 13.2

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