Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2018
Monthly averages from the Sandettie wave buoy for 2018, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie recorded 8,198 observations over 355 of 365 days in 2018, giving 97% day coverage. Average wave height was 2 ft and period 5.9 seconds; average wind speed was 19.6 mph and water temperature 13°C.
Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.
Average Wave Height
Available for 8,132 of 8,198 observations
Average Wave period
Available for 7,870 of 8,198 observations
Average Water temperature
Available for 8,190 of 8,198 observations
Average Wind
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sandettie. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open daily observations, use a linked month name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2018
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.