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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Sat, Jun 7, 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 Sat, Jun 7, 2025 last observation shown Sun, Jun 8, 2025
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 WNW 18 13.3
0 0 WNW 21 13.3
0 0 WNW 20 13.2
0 0 W 22 13.2
0 0 W 23 13.4
0 0 WSW 22 13.4
0 0 WSW 25 13.4
0 0 SW 24 13.3
0 0 SSW 24 13.3
0 0 SSW 23 13.4
0 0 SSW 23 13.4
0 0 SW 16 13.3
0 0 SW 14 13.3
0 0 SW 16 13.3
0 0 SSW 12 13.3
0 0 WSW 13 13.3
0 0 SW 16 13.3
0 0 SW 14 13.3
0 0 WSW 16 13.2
0 0 WSW 16 13.3
0 0 WSW 16 13.3
0 0 SW 18 13.3
0 0 SW 16 13.3
0 0 SSW 15 13.3
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Met Office Marine observations .

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