Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
1 ft
0 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
0 — 18.8 °C
Average Wind
NNE, 16 mph
2 — 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | SW | 20 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 17 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | ESE | 10 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | ENE | 7 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 21 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 22 | 17.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 20 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 14 | 17.9 | |
| 4 | 7 | NNW | 16 | 17.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | N | 23 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNE | 11 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNE | 8 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 13 | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 19 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 15 | 18.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 22 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 23 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 18 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | NE | 17 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 17 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 14 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 13 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 11 | 18.2 | |
| 0 | 14 | S | 4 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | N | 14 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 15 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | ENE | 20 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | N | 17 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 16 | 17.9 |