Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2021 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
5.6 — 18.8 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
1 — 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 | 22 | 10.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 13.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 21 | 16.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 16 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 20 | 17.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 16.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 15 | 14.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 10.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 19 | 8.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNW | 19 | 7.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | SE | 22 | 7.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 23 | 9.1 |