Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.7 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
8 °C
7 — 8 °C
Average Wind
S, 20 mph
2 — 54 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | N | 24 | 8.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 22 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 21 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 17 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 19 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | ESE | 7 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 13 | 8.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 11 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | ESE | 20 | 7.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 12 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 16 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSE | 20 | 8.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 17 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 19 | 7.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 17 | 7.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15 | 7.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 21 | 7.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 12 | 7.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 27 | 7.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 35 | 7.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 43 | 7.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 44 | 7.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 7.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 25 | 7.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 7.0 |