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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 3, 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.

Ch. Lightship wave buoy hourly observations Thu, Apr 3, 2025 last observation shown Fri, Apr 4, 2025
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 E 8 10.8
0 0 E 10 10.7
0 0 ESE 15 10.6
0 0 E 15 10.6
0 0 ESE 16 10.7
0 0 ESE 18 10.8
0 0 E 22 10.9
0 0 E 20 10.9
0 0 E 16 10.9
0 0 E 20 10.9
0 0 E 20 10.9
0 0 E 18 10.9
0 0 E 18 10.9
0 0 E 18 10.7
0 0 E 17 10.6
0 0 E 21 10.6
0 0 E 24 10.6
0 0 E 24 10.6
0 0 ENE 24 10.8
0 0 ENE 23 10.8
0 0 ENE 23 10.8
0 0 ENE 23 10.8
0 0 ENE 23 10.8
0 0 ENE 22 10.8
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Met Office Marine observations .

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