Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.7 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
0 — 15.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 23 mph
0 — 62 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 18 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 23 | 10.1 | |
| 6 | 7 | NNE | 25 | 10.4 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 32 | 10.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 11.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 23 | 11.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 23 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 32 | 11.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 36 | 11.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 26 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 27 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | WSW | 28 | 11.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 26 | 11.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 20 | 11.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 11.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 11.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 11.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 9 | 11.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | WSW | 32 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 7 | WSW | 34 | 11.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 32 | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 22 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 24 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 12.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 16 | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 9 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 23 | 13.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 16 | 13.1 |