Folkestone wave buoy observations on Fri, May 14, 2021
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Fri, May 14, 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysFolkestone wave buoy recorded 24 observations on Friday 14 May 2021, with full coverage of the calendar day; the data indicate observations across two days. Wave heights averaged 0.9 ft (0.7–1.1 ft), while wave periods averaged 3.5 seconds (3–4 seconds) and wind speed was 0 mph throughout. Water temperature averaged 10.8°C, ranging from 10.6°C to 11.5°C, based on 24 observations.
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for Fri, May 14, 2021
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 | 3 | S | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 11.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 11.4 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 11.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | SW | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 10.6 |