Sandettie wave buoy observations on Wed, Dec 26, 2012
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Wed, Dec 26, 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie wave buoy recorded 24 observations on Wednesday 26 December 2012, covering the full day. Wave heights averaged 3.7 ft, ranging from 1.6 to 7.2 ft, with wave periods of 5–7 seconds; winds averaged 32.7 mph, ranging from 18.3 to 45 mph. Water temperature remained between 10.5°C and 10.6°C, averaging 10.6°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 Wed, Dec 26, 2012
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 30 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | W | 25 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | W | 18 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 20 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 24 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 24 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 29 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 28 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 34 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 33 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 32 | 10.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 36 | 10.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 33 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 36 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 36 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 38 | 10.6 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 44 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | SSW | 45 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | SSW | 45 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 38 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 44 | 10.6 | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 34 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 34 | 10.6 |