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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2024 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
0 — 11.6 °C

Average Wind

N, 19 mph
0 — 45 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 Mar 2024 last observation shown Mar 2024
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 22 10.9
0 0 17 11.0
0 0 23 10.9
0 0 32 10.9
0 0 26 10.9
0 0 13 11.0
0 0 N 21 11.0
0 0 N 21 11.0
0 0 29 11.0
0 0 N 20 11.0
0 0 N 13 11.1
0 0 N 5 11.2
0 0 N 15 11.0
0 0 N 16 11.0
0 0 N 16 11.0
0 0 N 13 10.9
0 0 N 24 10.9
0 0 N 19 10.9
0 0 16 10.8
0 0 N 21 10.8
0 0 N 14 10.8
0 0 N 8 10.7
0 0 N 21 10.7
0 0 N 28 10.7
0 0 N 26 10.7
0 0 N 12 10.7
0 0 N 13 10.7
0 0 N 23 10.7
0 0 N 14 10.8
0 0 N 18 10.8
0 0 N 30 10.9

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