Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 33.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
2.3 — 18.6 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 21 mph
0 — 75 mph
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 26 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 24 | 13.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 24 | 15.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 17.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 17.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 15.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 11.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 21 | 6.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 20 | 5.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 22 | 7.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 8.9 |