Sandettie wave buoy observations on Sun, Oct 17, 2010
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Sun, Oct 17, 2010, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie wave buoy recorded 24 observations on 17 October 2010, covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 3.1 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 5.2 ft, while wave periods averaged 6 seconds, ranging from 5 to 7 seconds. Winds averaged 14.5 mph, and water temperature remained 16°C throughout.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Sandettie. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Sun, Oct 17, 2010
About Sandettie wave buoy
Sandettie Lightship (WMO 62304) is a UK Met Office station in the Dover Strait near the Sandettie Bank. Its position in a heavily trafficked and strongly tidal channel provides a valuable offshore view of wind, waves and visibility. The feed can include wave height and period, pressure, air and sea temperature, and other marine observations.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | NE | 24 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 22 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 22 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 22 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 24 | 16.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 23 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 22 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 21 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | ENE | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 20 | 16.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 16 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 15 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 16 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 14 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 9 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 8 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 6 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 5 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 2 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 3 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 3 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 5 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 6 | 16.0 |