Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Aug 23, 2011, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie recorded 17 observations across two observed days on 23 August 2011, with 71% day coverage. Average wave height was 1.4 ft (0.7–2.6 ft), wave period 4.8 seconds (4–5 seconds), wind speed 19.1 mph (3.4–25.3 mph), and water temperature 17.7°C (17.5–17.8°C).
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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 Tue, Aug 23, 2011
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 17.6 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | - | - | - | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 23 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | - | 20 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 13 | 17.6 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | 5 | N | 3 | 17.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 21 | 17.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 24 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 25 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 23 | 17.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | SW | 24 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 21 | 17.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | - | 11 | 17.7 |