Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2019 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 11.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
7.4 — 20.2 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 20 mph
2 — 58 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 | SSW | 24 | 10.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | 23 | 13.1 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 23 | 16.0 | ||
| 2 | 6 | W | 21 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 7 | 16 | 18.2 | ||
| 1 | 5 | 15 | 17.3 | ||
| 1 | 5 | N | 18 | 14.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 18 | 11.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 8.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 23 | 9.3 |