Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2022 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 83.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
7.6 — 20.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
0 — 70 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 | SSW | 21 | 11.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 23 | 14.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 16.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 16 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 15 | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 14 | 17.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 15 | 15.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 12.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNE | 18 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 15 | 8.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 9.5 |