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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for May 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

12 °C
11.3 — 13.6 °C

Average Wind

NNE, 15 mph
0 — 33 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 May 2023 last observation shown May 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 ENE 17 12.9
0 0 ENE 25 12.8
0 0 ENE 24 12.9
0 0 NE 12 13.1
0 0 ENE 16 12.7
0 0 ENE 17 12.7
0 0 NE 12 12.8
0 0 NNW 6 12.8
0 0 NE 9 12.4
0 0 N 11 12.4
0 0 NNE 10 12.3
0 0 NNE 12 12.2
0 0 N 10 12.2
0 0 N 9 12.1
0 0 N 10 12.1
0 0 NNW 12 12.0
0 0 NNW 18 12.0
0 0 NNW 7 12.1
0 0 NE 16 11.9
0 0 NE 21 11.9
0 0 W 14 11.9
0 0 W 21 11.7
0 0 W 19 11.6
0 0 W 17 11.6
0 0 - 11.6
0 0 SSE 23 11.5
0 0 - 11.5
0 0 E 24 11.4
0 0 E 28 11.4
0 0 E 21 11.8
0 0 WNW 18 11.8

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