Folkestone wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2014
Daily averages from the Folkestone wave buoy for Aug 2014, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn August 2014, the Folkestone wave buoy recorded 738 observations across 32 observed days, covering the full period. Average wave height was 1.8 ft (range 0.4–6.4 ft) and average wave period was 4.5 seconds (2–12 seconds); water temperature averaged 18.4°C (17–20.5°C), while wind data were unavailable.
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Average Wave Height
Average Wave period
Available for 735 of 738 observations
Average Wave Direction
Average Water temperature
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Folkestone. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open hourly observations, use a linked day name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Fri, Aug 1, 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.