Ch. Lightship wave buoy observations on Fri, Jun 26, 2026last observation shownoldest observation availableDaily averages for
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for Fri, Jun 26, 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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
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| - | - | E | 6 | 15.6 | |
| - | - | E | 16 | 15.6 | |
| - | - | S | 17 | 15.6 | |
| - | - | SW | 16 | 15.7 | |
| - | - | SW | 17 | 15.8 | |
| - | - | WSW | 17 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 14 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 20 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 21 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 17 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 16 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 13 | 15.9 | |
| - | - | WSW | 13 | 16.1 | |
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