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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Tue, Jun 23, 2026last observation shownoldest observation availableDaily 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 Tue, Jun 23, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
--E24 14.2
--E21 14.2
--E18 14.2
--ESE17 14.2
--E5 14.2
--N6 14.2
--NE9 14.2
--E16 14.2
--E21 14.2
--E21 14.2
--E17 14.3
--E14 14.3
--E14 14.4
--E9 14.7
--ENE5 14.9
--N2 15.1
--NW7 15.2
--NNW10 15.4
--N8 15.6
--N6 15.4
--N6 15.6
--N6 15.6
--NE3 15.5
--ESE1 15.4

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