Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Aug 20, 2024
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Aug 20, 2024, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 20 August 2024, Sandettie recorded 23 observations with 96% day coverage. Wave heights averaged 1.4 ft (0.7–2.6 ft), wave periods 5.2 seconds (5–6 seconds), winds 24 mph (15–29.9 mph), and water temperatures 19.1°C (18.9–19.2°C).
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Sandettie. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Tue, Aug 20, 2024
About Sandettie wave buoy
Sandettie Lightship (WMO 62304) is a UK Met Office station in the Dover Strait near the Sandettie Bank. Its position in a heavily trafficked and strongly tidal channel provides a valuable offshore view of wind, waves and visibility. The feed can include wave height and period, pressure, air and sea temperature, and other marine observations.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | S | 15 | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 20 | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 21 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 22 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 25 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 23 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 26 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 24 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 26 | 19.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 24 | 19.2 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 28 | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 26 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 26 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 28 | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 30 | 19.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 29 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | NW | 21 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 16 | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 25 | 19.0 | |
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| 3 | 5 | W | 29 | 19.0 |