Sandettie wave buoy observations on Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Thu, Dec 10, 2015, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 10 December 2015, Sandettie recorded 24 observations over the full day; 23 were accepted after one suspect value was excluded. Wave heights averaged 4.9 ft, ranging from 3.9 to 6.2 ft, while wave periods averaged 6.5 seconds and ranged from 6 to 7 seconds; winds averaged 37 mph, and water temperatures were 12.3–12.4°C.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Sandettie. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Thu, Dec 10, 2015
About Sandettie wave buoy
Sandettie Lightship (WMO 62304) is a UK Met Office station in the Dover Strait near the Sandettie Bank. Its position in a heavily trafficked and strongly tidal channel provides a valuable offshore view of wind, waves and visibility. The feed can include wave height and period, pressure, air and sea temperature, and other marine observations.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 30 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 38 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 42 | 12.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 42 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 40 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 40 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 38 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 39 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 39 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 34 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 30 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 37 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 32 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 34 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSW | 36 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 37 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | SSW | 37 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 39 | 12.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 29 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 36 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | S | 34 | 12.3 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 40 | 12.3 | |
| QC rejected | 7 | SSW | 36 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 46 | 12.3 |