Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 4.3 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 86 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
-10.3 — 47.6 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
0 — 213 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sandettie. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 17 | 6.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | N | 13 | 6.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 8.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 17 | 10.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 19 | 13.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 17 | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 17 | 17.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 17.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 20 | 15.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 10.3 |