Sandettie wave buoy observations on Wed, Aug 24, 2011
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Wed, Aug 24, 2011, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 24 August 2011, Sandettie recorded 22 wave buoy observations, covering 92% of the period across two observed days. Wave heights averaged 1.3 ft (0.7–3 ft), with periods averaging 5.2 seconds (5–7 seconds); winds averaged 16.6 mph (9.2–28.9 mph), and water temperatures averaged 17.5°C from 20 observations (15.6–17.7°C).
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for Wed, Aug 24, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | 15 | - | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 13 | 17.7 | |
| 2 | - | WSW | 13 | - | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 11 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 10 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 13 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 16 | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 10 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | - | 10 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | - | 15 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 11 | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 17.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 26 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 25 | 17.7 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 | 5 | - | 29 | 17.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 28 | 17.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 29 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 17 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 17.6 | |
| - | 5 | S | 9 | 17.6 |