Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Wed, Apr 15, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for
Line chart showing wave height and wave period for Ch. Lightship. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | SSW | 14 | - | |
| - | - | S | 11 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 15 | - | |
| - | - | S | 14 | - | |
| - | - | S | 15 | - | |
| - | - | SSE | 16 | - | |
| - | - | S | 16 | - | |
| - | - | SSE | 17 | - | |
| - | - | S | 18 | - | |
| - | - | S | 21 | - | |
| - | - | S | 21 | - | |
| - | - | SSE | 22 | - | |
| - | - | S | 22 | - | |
| - | - | S | 24 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 24 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 22 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 23 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 24 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 23 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 22 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 21 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 20 | - | |
| - | - | SSW | 20 | - | |
| - | - | SW | 20 | - |