Sandettie wave buoy observations on Thu, Sep 20, 2012
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Thu, Sep 20, 2012, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie recorded 24 observations on 20 September 2012, covering 100% of the period with no partial coverage. Wave heights averaged 1.1 ft, ranging from 0.7 to 1.6 ft, while wave periods averaged 5.9 seconds (5–6 seconds) and winds averaged 15.8 mph (10.4–20.7 mph). Water temperature observations averaged 16.8°C, ranging from 16.6 to 17°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 Thu, Sep 20, 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 | WNW | 15 | 16.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 11 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 13 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 13 | 16.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 11 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 11 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 17 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 16.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 20 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 18 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 10 | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 11 | 16.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 10 | 16.7 |