Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Dec 17, 2013
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Dec 17, 2013, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 17 December 2013, Sandettie recorded 18 observations across 75% of the day, with wave heights averaging 1.7 ft (0.7–2.6 ft) and periods averaging 5.2 seconds (4–6 seconds). Average wind speed was 19.4 mph (13.9–26.4 mph), while water temperature averaged 9.9°C (9.8–10.1°C). One suspect value was excluded, so the wave observations are based on 17 accepted observations.
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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 Tue, Dec 17, 2013
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 | 24 | 10.0 | |
| QC rejected | 5 | SSW | 26 | 10.1 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 21 | 10.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | N | 25 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 15 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 15 | 9.8 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 23 | 9.8 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 14 | 9.9 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 16 | 9.8 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 18 | 9.9 |