Folkestone wave buoy observations on Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Sun, Jun 12, 2022, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 12 June 2022, the Folkestone wave buoy recorded 24 observations, with full coverage of the calendar day. Wave heights averaged 1.7 ft, ranging from 0.8 to 2.8 ft, while wave periods averaged 3.3 seconds; wind was recorded at 0 mph and water temperatures averaged 15.5°C, ranging from 15.1 to 16°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 Sun, Jun 12, 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 | SE | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 15.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 15.7 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSW | 15.4 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSW | 15.5 | |
| 3 | 4 | SSW | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 3 | S | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 15.6 |