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Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Dec 2023 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

4 ft
0.7 — 11.5 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
5 — 8 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.7 — 11.8 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 27 mph
0 — 52 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.

Sandettie wave buoy daily averages Dec 2023 last observation shown Dec 2023
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
6 7 SW 40 11.1
3 6 SW 28 11.2
5 7 WSW 32 11.3
7 7 SW 42 11.2
4 6 SSW 32 11.0
3 6 WSW 20 11.0
5 7 WSW 34 11.3
7 7 WSW 41 11.2
4 7 W 31 10.9
5 7 W 29 11.2
5 7 W 30 11.2
3 6 W 30 11.0
4 6 W 29 11.3
3 6 WSW 31 11.3
3 6 SW 29 11.3
2 5 WSW 28 11.3
1 6 WNW 15 11.2
4 6 NW 20 11.1
3 6 NW 27 11.3
2 6 SW 22 11.7
4 7 W 26 11.6
5 7 WSW 35 11.6
4 6 SW 32 11.5
2 6 WSW 21 11.3
3 5 SSE 27 10.9
3 6 WNW 14 10.9
3 6 N 23 11.2
3 6 SE 25 11.1
3 6 S 29 11.1
1 6 WNW 12 11.2
3 6 E 14 11.3

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