Folkestone wave buoy observations on Fri, Apr 15, 2022
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Fri, Apr 15, 2022, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Friday 15 April 2022, the Folkestone wave buoy recorded 24 observations over two observed days, with full coverage of the period. Waves averaged 0.6 ft, ranging from 0.4 to 1 ft, with periods of 3–4 seconds; wind was 0 mph, and water temperature averaged 10.5°C, ranging from 9.8 to 12.1°C.
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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 Fri, Apr 15, 2022
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 | SSE | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 10.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 10.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 10.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 9.8 | |
| 0 | 3 | ESE | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 10.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 10.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 11.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 11.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 11.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 10.1 | |
| 0 | 3 | ESE | 10.1 | |
| 0 | 3 | ESE | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 10.0 |