Rustington wave buoy observations on Sat, Jan 3, 2026

Hourly readings from the Rustington wave buoy for Sat, Jan 3, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 23:30

Oldest observation available Sun, Jul 3, 2016

Daily averages for Jan 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

On Saturday 3 January 2026, Rustington recorded 48 wave-buoy observations covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 2.1 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 2.8 ft, while wave periods averaged 3.1 seconds, ranging from 2 to 4 seconds. Water temperatures averaged 8°C, ranging from 7.4 to 8.5°C; wind data was unavailable.

Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.

About Rustington wave buoy

Rustington is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the West Sussex coast. First deployed in June 2003, it records waves approaching the shoreline between Littlehampton and Worthing. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.

Rustington wave buoy hourly observations Sat, Jan 3, 2026last observation shown Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 00:00	3	4	WSW	8.1
Sat 00:30	3	4	WSW	8.2
Sat 01:00	3	4	WSW	8.2
Sat 01:30	2	4	WSW	8.2
Sat 02:00	2	3	WSW	8.3
Sat 02:30	2	3	WSW	8.2
Sat 03:00	2	3	WSW	8.2
Sat 03:30	2	3	WSW	8.2
Sat 04:00	2	3	WSW	8.2
Sat 04:30	2	3	WSW	8.2
Sat 05:00	2	3	SW	8.1
Sat 05:30	2	3	SW	8.1
Sat 06:00	2	3	WSW	7.9
Sat 06:30	2	3	WSW	7.8
Sat 07:00	2	3	WSW	7.7
Sat 07:30	2	3	SW	7.6
Sat 08:00	2	3	W	7.7
Sat 08:30	2	3	W	8.2
Sat 09:00	2	3	SW	8.5
Sat 09:30	2	3	SW	8.5
Sat 10:00	2	3	SW	8.4
Sat 10:30	2	3	SW	8.2
Sat 11:00	2	4	SW	7.9
Sat 11:30	3	4	SW	7.8
Sat 12:00	2	4	SW	7.8
Sat 12:30	2	4	WSW	7.9
Sat 13:00	2	4	WSW	7.9
Sat 13:30	2	3	WSW	7.9
Sat 14:00	2	3	SW	8.0
Sat 14:30	2	3	SW	8.0
Sat 15:00	2	3	SW	8.0
Sat 15:30	2	3	W	8.0
Sat 16:00	2	3	W	8.0
Sat 16:30	2	3	W	8.0
Sat 17:00	2	3	W	8.0
Sat 17:30	2	3	W	8.0
Sat 18:00	1	3	SW	7.9
Sat 18:30	1	3	SW	7.8
Sat 19:00	1	3	SSW	7.6
Sat 19:30	1	3	NW	7.5
Sat 20:00	2	2	NW	7.4
Sat 20:30	2	2	NW	7.5
Sat 21:00	2	3	SSW	7.6
Sat 21:30	2	3	SSW	7.8
Sat 22:00	2	3	SW	8.2
Sat 22:30	2	3	SW	8.0
Sat 23:00	2	3	SW	7.6
Sat 23:30	2	3	SW	7.6

The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

› Wave Buoy List