Folkestone wave buoy observations on Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Mon, Aug 16, 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysFolkestone wave buoy observations for Monday 16 August 2021 comprised 24 observations, with 100% coverage of the calendar day and observations recorded on two days. Wave heights averaged 1.3 ft (0.9–1.9 ft), periods 3.7 seconds (3–5 seconds), winds 0 mph, and water temperatures 18.1°C (17.9–18.4°C), based on 24 temperature 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, Aug 16, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | W | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 17.9 |