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Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for May 2011

Daily averages from the Sandettie wave buoy for May 2011, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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Period Summary

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In May 2011, Sandettie recorded 740 observations across 32 observed days, representing 103% coverage of the 31-day month. Average wave height was 1.9 ft, with periods averaging 5.5 seconds, while wind averaged 18.3 mph and water temperature 12°C. Wave heights ranged from 0.3 to 9.2 ft, periods from 4 to 8 seconds, winds from 1.1 to 47.3 mph, and water temperatures from 10 to 13.4°C.

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Average Wave Height

1.9ft
Observed range: 0.3 — 9.2ft

Available for 736 of 740 observations

Average Wave period

5.5secs
Observed range: 4 — 8secs

Available for 736 of 740 observations

Average Water temperature

12°C
Observed range: 10 — 13.4°C

Available for 737 of 740 observations

Average Wind

SW, 18.3mph
Observed range: 1.1 — 47.3mph

Available for 739 of 740 observations

Compared With Previous Mays

Historical baseline from 717 observations across 1 year.

Wave Height
1.9ft
0.2ft below average
Historical average 2.1ft
Wave Period
5.5s
In line with the historical average
Historical average 5.5s
Water Temperature
12°C
Not enough comparable data

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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.

Sandettie wave buoy daily averages May 2011last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
46NE2510.9
66NE3311.0
56NE2711.1
25ENE1811.1
15E1311.3
16ESE1111.5
16ESE1211.5
16S1211.4
17SSW911.5
16SSW811.7
16SW1711.7
15WSW1811.8
15SW1411.9
15WNW1611.9
25W1612.1
26SW2312.1
25SW2112.2
15SW2212.2
15NE712.3
15SW1412.4
15SW1012.5
26SW2612.5
25SW2612.5
25WSW2312.7
16SSW812.8
46SW3312.9
26WSW1512.8
36SW3012.7
36SW3112.8
15SW1712.9
15NW1313.0
The observation data displayed on this page is from the UK Met Office.

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