Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2023 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0 — 4.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9 — 11.2 °C
Average Wind
ENE, 17 mph
0 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | E | 9 | 10.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 11 | 10.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 10.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | ESE | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 7 | ESE | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | NNE | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 18 | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 8 | 9.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 25 | 9.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 23 | 9.8 | |
| 3 | 6 | NE | 23 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 16 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NE | 5 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNE | 15 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 16 | 9.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 28 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 9.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 26 | 9.4 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | ESE | 6 | 9.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNE | 10 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | N | 13 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 21 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 14 | 9.2 | |
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