Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 14.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 85 secs
Average Water temperature
4 °C
-28 — 16 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 17 mph
0 — 231 mph
About Sandettie wave buoy
Sandettie (WMO 62304) is an offshore station near the Dover Strait/southern North Sea (51.1030°N, 1.8000°E). It is positioned on a high‑traffic maritime route to monitor sea state and winds where conditions can change quickly. It reports directional wave statistics and standard meteorology for navigation and forecasting.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 18 | 9.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 22 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 21 | 15.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 17 | 0.0 |