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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Apr 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
10.5 — 12.3 °C

Average Wind

SSW, 19 mph
0 — 46 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.

Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages Apr 2023 last observation shown Apr 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 - 11.8
0 0 - 11.6
0 0 WNW 22 11.2
0 0 SSW 21 11.1
0 0 E 22 11.1
0 0 E 21 11.1
0 0 WNW 22 11.0
0 0 NW 22 11.0
0 0 ESE 18 11.0
0 0 ENE 18 11.0
0 0 ENE 22 11.0
0 0 ENE 28 10.9
0 0 E 21 10.9
0 0 E 18 10.9
0 0 SSW 8 11.0
0 0 NW 14 11.0
0 0 WSW 20 10.8
0 0 W 21 10.8
0 0 W 36 10.8
0 0 SW 25 10.8
0 0 WSW 24 10.8
0 0 SSE 15 10.8
0 0 ESE 20 10.7
0 0 NE 10 10.7
0 0 W 20 10.6
0 0 SW 15 10.6

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