Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2018 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
5 — 20 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 19 mph
0 — 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | SW | 21 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 23 | 13.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | ESE | 15 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | N | 19 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNW | 15 | 11.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 20 | 6.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | E | 23 | 7.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 24 | 9.2 |