Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2017 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 34.8 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-1.7 — 19.5 °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 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 | WSW | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 21 | 13.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 23 | 16.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 18 | 17.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 16 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 19 | 17.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 18 | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 16 | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 15 | 10.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 22 | 8.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 7.7 |