Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Apr 17, 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysThe Sandettie buoy recorded 24 observations on Tuesday 17 April 2012, covering 100% of the stated one-day period. Wave heights averaged 3.4 ft (1.6–5.9 ft), with periods averaging 5.9 seconds (5–7 seconds); winds averaged 30.2 mph (12.7–38 mph). Water temperature averaged 8.3°C, ranging from 8.1°C to 8.5°C across 24 observations.
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for Tue, Apr 17, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | S | 16 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 13 | 8.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 21 | 8.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 24 | 8.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 26 | 8.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 29 | 8.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 33 | 8.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 30 | 8.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | SSE | 33 | 8.1 | |
| 3 | 5 | S | 33 | 8.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 36 | 8.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 34 | 8.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 31 | 8.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 37 | 8.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 38 | 8.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 33 | 8.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 31 | 8.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 26 | 8.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 33 | 8.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 30 | 8.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 33 | 8.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 33 | 8.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 34 | 8.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 34 | 8.4 |