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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Jul 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

16 °C
10.7 — 17.1 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 16 mph
1 — 35 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 Jul 2023 last observation shown Jul 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 WSW 21 16.3
0 0 WSW 25 16.4
0 0 W 20 16.6
0 0 WSW 13 16.1
0 0 SW 21 15.6
0 0 SW 12 15.7
0 0 WNW 13 15.6
0 0 WNW 11 15.7
0 0 WSW 16 15.4
0 0 SW 22 15.4
0 0 WNW 14 15.6
0 0 WNW 10 15.7
0 0 W 15 15.6
0 0 SW 7 15.5
0 0 W 13 15.4
0 0 WSW 18 15.3
0 0 SW 27 15.5
0 0 S 18 15.6
0 0 WSW 13 15.4
0 0 W 18 15.2
0 0 SW 16 15.1
0 0 S 14 15.1
0 0 S 9 15.0
0 0 SSW 9 14.9
0 0 ESE 13 15.0
0 0 S 10 15.1
0 0 W 20 15.0
0 0 WSW 16 15.3
0 0 W 22 15.3
0 0 W 18 15.6
0 0 W 22 15.8

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