Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 13.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
8 — 21 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 20 mph
0 — 62 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sandettie. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2023
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 | W | 24 | 10.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 16 | 8.6 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 17 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 11.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 14.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 20 | 16.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 15 | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 21 | 17.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 25 | 13.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 11.2 |