Ch. Lightship wave buoy daily averages for May 2026 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
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Average Wave period
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Average Water temperature
14 °C
12.4 — 16.5 °C
Average Wind
NE, 13 mph
1 — 31 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Ch. Lightship. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Fri, May 1, 2026
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | SW | 9 | - | |
| - | - | SE | 8 | - | |
| - | - | SSE | 5 | - | |
| - | - | NNE | 4 | - | |
| - | - | N | 10 | - | |
| - | - | ENE | 11 | - | |
| - | - | E | 11 | - | |
| - | - | E | 12 | - | |
| - | - | ENE | 15 | - | |
| - | - | NE | 25 | - | |
| - | - | NNW | 15 | - | |
| - | - | WNW | 15 | - | |
| - | - | W | 26 | - | |
| - | - | NW | 22 | - | |
| - | - | NNW | 15 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | S | 22 | 12.4 | |
| - | - | SSW | 25 | 12.4 | |
| - | - | SW | 18 | 12.5 | |
| - | - | SE | 12 | 12.8 | |
| - | - | ENE | 9 | 13.0 | |
| - | - | NW | 7 | 13.3 | |
| - | - | NE | 9 | 13.8 | |
| - | - | E | 12 | 14.3 | |
| - | - | ENE | 9 | 15.3 | |
| - | - | E | 15 | 15.0 | |
| - | - | S | 7 | 15.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 8 | 15.6 | |
| - | - | NW | 12 | 15.4 | |
| - | - | W | 14 | 14.6 |