Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 4.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
2.3 — 30.2 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
0 — 75 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 | SW | 21 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 21 | 7.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 17 | 5.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 20 | 6.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 15.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 17.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 17.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 15.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 22 | 13.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 10.4 |