Folkestone wave buoy observations on Mon, Dec 30, 2013
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Mon, Dec 30, 2013, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 30 December 2013, the Folkestone wave buoy recorded 24 observations across the full day. Wave heights averaged 5.7 ft, ranging from 3.1 to 8.7 ft, while periods averaged 6.1 seconds and ranged from 4 to 7 seconds; water temperature averaged 9.7°C, from 9.3 to 10.1°C. One suspect value was excluded during quality control, leaving 23 accepted observations.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Folkestone. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Mon, Dec 30, 2013
About Folkestone wave buoy
Folkestone is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station in about 13 metres of water off the Kent coast. Deployed in July 2003, it measures waves approaching the eastern English Channel close to Folkestone and the Dover Strait. Observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power; a separate shore station supplies weather data.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | S | 9.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 9.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 9.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 9.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 9.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | S | 9.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | S | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 10.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSE | 10.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | S | 10.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | S | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 9.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 9.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 9.5 | |
| 4 | QC rejected | SSE | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 4 | S | 9.6 |