Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2020 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 13.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
8 — 19.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 22 mph
2 — 64 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 | SW | 24 | 11.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 23 | 13.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 25 | 15.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 21 | 17.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 2 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 14.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 19 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 7 | NE | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 27 | 8.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 32 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 24 | 9.6 |