Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 33.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
0 — 36.9 °C
Average Wind
SW, 21 mph
0 — 60 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 29 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 30 | 13.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 15.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 16 | 17.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 19 | 16.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 18 | 13.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 17 | 11.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 22 | 7.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 7.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 9.4 |