Folkestone wave buoy observations on Wed, Apr 30, 2014
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Wed, Apr 30, 2014, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 30 April 2014, Folkestone recorded 24 wave buoy observations across two observed days, with full calendar-day coverage. Wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.4–1.3 ft), periods averaged 3.6 seconds (2–6 seconds), and water temperatures averaged 12.1°C (11.7–12.8°C); no wind observations were recorded.
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Sorry, there is no wave data :(
for Wed, Apr 30, 2014
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 12.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | ESE | 11.7 | |
| 0 | 5 | ESE | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 11.8 | |
| 1 | - | NW | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | E | 12.0 | |
| 1 | - | ESE | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 2 | SSW | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 2 | SSW | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 2 | SSW | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 11.8 |