Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 3.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
8.8 — 27.9 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 18 mph
0 — 92 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 | SSW | 23 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 25 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 16 | 10.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SE | 16 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 15 | 14.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 20 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNE | 16 | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 20 | 16.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | SE | 17 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 19 | 11.5 |