Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Tue, Apr 1, 2025 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | E | 25 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 26 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 29 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 31 | 10.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 30 | 10.6 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 30 | 10.6 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 29 | 10.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 32 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 30 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 30 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 26 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 26 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 24 | 10.9 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 24 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 24 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 24 | 10.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 23 | 10.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 24 | 10.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 22 | 10.7 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 21 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 22 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 23 | 10.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 23 | 10.8 |
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