Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Mon, Mar 9, 2026 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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 10 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 11 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 7 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 5 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 8 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 5 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSW | 3 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 6 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 8 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 6 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 8 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 10 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 10 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 11 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 8 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 9 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 9 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 9 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | ESE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | ESE | 14 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | ENE | 13 | - | |
| 0 | 0 | E | 15 | - |