Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.7 — 9.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.8 — 9.7 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 29 mph
1 — 64 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 | 5 | ESE | 19 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 27 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 25 | 9.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 28 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSE | 22 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 28 | 9.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 30 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 26 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 20 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 9.3 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 50 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 32 | 9.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 32 | 9.1 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 39 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 28 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | SW | 47 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 41 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 30 | 9.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 36 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 39 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 29 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 32 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 39 | 9.4 |