Sandettie wave buoy observations on Wed, Aug 7, 2024
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Wed, Aug 7, 2024, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie recorded 24 observations with 100% coverage on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, spanning two observed days. Wave heights averaged 1 ft (0.3–2.3 ft), with periods averaging 5.1 seconds (5–6 seconds), while winds averaged 18.6 mph (6.9–29.9 mph). Water temperatures averaged 18.4°C, ranging from 18.2°C to 18.6°C, across 24 observations.
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for Wed, Aug 7, 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 | WSW | 20 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 16 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 13 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 13 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 7 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 8 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 9 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | W | 8 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 10 | 18.3 | |
| 0 | 5 | SW | 12 | 18.4 | |
| 0 | 5 | SW | 17 | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 18 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 21 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SW | 24 | 18.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 30 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 28 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 29 | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 29 | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 28 | 18.5 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 24 | 18.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 23 | 18.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | W | 20 | 18.4 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 17 | 18.3 |