Ch. Lightship wave buoy monthly averages for 2026 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
- ft
- — - ft
Average Wave period
- secs
- — - secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
1 — 11.9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 20 mph
1 — 60 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
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| - | - | SSW | 22 | 10.6 | |
| - | - | SSW | 21 | - | |
| - | - | WSW | 18 | - | |
| - | - | ESE | 18 | - | |
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