Sandettie wave buoy observations on Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Sat, Apr 21, 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysAt Sandettie on Saturday 21 April 2012, 24 wave buoy observations recorded wave heights averaging 1.2 ft (0.7–2.3 ft) and periods averaging 5.3 seconds (5–6 seconds). Wind averaged 18.7 mph (11.5–27.6 mph), while water temperature averaged 8.9°C (8.7–9.1°C), based on 24 readings; the period was not partial.
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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 Sat, Apr 21, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | S | 13 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 21 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 15 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 17 | 8.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 13 | 8.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 11 | 8.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 14 | 8.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 8.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 8.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 14 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 8.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 16 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 25 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 25 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 28 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 21 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 20 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 17 | 8.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 20 | 8.9 |