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Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2025 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

17 °C
16.1 — 17.7 °C

Average Wind

SSW, 18 mph
1 — 40 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 Sep 2025 last observation shown Sep 2025
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 N 3 16.7
0 0 NNE 7 16.5
0 0 NW 14 16.3
0 0 SSE 16 16.3
0 0 ENE 12 16.3
0 0 NNE 15 16.4
0 0 NNE 15 16.4
0 0 NNE 15 16.4
0 0 NE 22 16.5
0 0 NNE 16 16.4
0 0 SSW 18 16.5
0 0 S 7 16.6
0 0 SSW 16 16.5
0 0 SSW 25 16.5
0 0 WSW 22 16.5
0 0 WSW 33 16.6
0 0 SSW 21 16.8
0 0 SW 23 16.8
0 0 SW 24 16.9
0 0 WSW 26 17.1
0 0 SW 21 17.2
0 0 SSE 19 17.3
0 0 SW 15 17.3
0 0 S 17 17.4
0 0 ESE 18 17.4
0 0 SW 12 17.5
0 0 WSW 24 17.3
0 0 SSW 28 17.4
0 0 SSW 23 17.4
0 0 SW 22 17.3

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