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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Wed, Jun 24, 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 Wed, Jun 24, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
--WSW6 15.1
--W6 15.2
--WNW6 15.4
--NNW8 15.5
--N8 15.4
--N8 15.5
--N8 15.4
--N8 15.3
--N8 15.5
--N8 15.6
--NNE5 15.8
--NNE6 16.1
--NNE6 16.4
--NNE7 15.2
--NNE7 16.4
--N6 16.8
--NNE5 17.4
--N3 18.3
--NE6 17.1
--NNE7 16.4
--NNE8 16.3
--NE9 16.6
--ENE10 16.4
--E14 17.4

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