Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2024 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.3 — 8.9 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.7 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
S, 18 mph
1 — 54 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 | 5 | ESE | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 12 | 9.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 25 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 35 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSW | 23 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SE | 13 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 15 | 9.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | W | 25 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SE | 5 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SW | 16 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 16 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 10 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 28 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 23 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 7 | NW | 16 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 13 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 9.3 | |
| 4 | 6 | E | 25 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 20 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 7 | ENE | 8 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 11 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 13 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 7 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 23 | 8.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 25 | 8.9 |