Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 83.7 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
8.1 — 19.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
1 — 58 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 | WSW | 23 | 11.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 18 | 13.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 17 | 16.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 19 | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 16 | 17.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 16 | 14.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | NW | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 23 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 9.2 |