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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Mon, Jun 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.

Ch. Lightship wave buoy hourly observations Mon, Jun 15, 2026 last observation shown
Hour Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
- - E 18 13.7
- - E 21 13.6
- - E 21 13.6
- - E 20 13.6
- - ESE 16 13.6
- - ESE 10 13.6
- - SE 11 13.6
- - SSE 11 13.6
- - SSW 11 13.6
- - WSW 14 13.6
- - WSW 15 13.6
- - WSW 14 13.6
- - WSW 14 13.7
- - SW 14 13.7
- - WSW 16 13.7
- - WSW 15 13.7
- - W 17 13.7
- - W 21 13.7
- - W 21 13.7
- - W 21 13.7
- - W 21 13.6
- - W 20 13.6
- - W 16 13.6
- - W 13 13.6

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