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Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Thu, Jun 25, 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 Thu, Jun 25, 2026last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
--E11 17.6
--E17 17.0
--E16 16.3
--E15 15.8
--E20 15.8
--E15 15.8
--ENE14 15.4
--ENE14 15.5
--ENE17 15.5
--ENE18 15.5
--E20 15.4
--ENE18 15.4
--ENE18 15.2
--E18 15.2
--E18 15.3
--E18 15.5
--E18 15.7
--E18 15.9
--E16 15.9
--S11 16.0
--WSW5 16.0
--NE9 16.0
--N8 16.0
--ENE9 16.0

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