Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2026 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
0 °C
0 — 0 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 21 mph
2 — 37 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 8 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 20 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 23 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 24 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 32 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 26 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | NE | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 27 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SE | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | ESE | 25 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 22 | 0.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 18 | 0.0 |