Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2022 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 4.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.2 — 11.1 °C
Average Wind
W, 18 mph
0 — 40 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 37 | 8.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 27 | 8.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 8.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 23 | 8.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 16 | 8.4 | |
| 0 | 7 | NNE | 7 | 8.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | ESE | 6 | 8.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SE | 9 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 15 | 8.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | NNW | 23 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 19 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 5 | 9.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | NW | 13 | 9.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 13 | 9.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | NNW | 6 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 7 | W | 10 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 11 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 12 | 9.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 26 | 9.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 26 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 7 | WSW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 29 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | WNW | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 28 | 10.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 32 | 11.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 10.9 |