Folkestone wave buoy observations on Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Hourly readings from the Folkestone wave buoy for Wed, Jan 7, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the Folkestone wave buoy recorded 48 observations, covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 3.3 ft, ranging from 1.2 to 7.5 ft, while wave periods averaged 3.9 seconds, ranging from 3 to 5 seconds. Water temperatures averaged 6.6°C, ranging from 6 to 6.9°C; wind data was unavailable.
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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 Wed, Jan 7, 2026
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | SSW | 6.9 | |
| 5 | 4 | SSW | 6.8 | |
| 5 | 4 | S | 6.8 | |
| 6 | 4 | S | 6.5 | |
| 6 | 4 | S | 6.1 | |
| 7 | 4 | S | 6.1 | |
| 7 | 4 | S | 6.1 | |
| 8 | 5 | S | 6.4 | |
| 7 | 5 | S | 6.6 | |
| 7 | 5 | S | 6.7 | |
| 7 | 5 | S | 6.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | S | 6.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 6.5 | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 6.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 6.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSE | 6.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 6.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 6.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 6.6 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 6.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 6.6 | |
| 3 | 4 | S | 6.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSE | 6.9 | |
| 3 | 4 | S | 6.8 | |
| 3 | 3 | S | 6.2 | |
| 3 | 3 | S | 6.3 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 6.0 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 6.9 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | S | 6.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | SSW | 6.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 6.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 6.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 6.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 6.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 6.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 6.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 6.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 6.5 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 6.6 |