Sandettie wave buoy monthly averages for 2025 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
7.1 — 19.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 19 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | SSE | 23 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 7 | SW | 22 | 13.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 21 | 15.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 21 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 17.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 18 | 15.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | N | 19 | 12.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | ENE | 14 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 19 | 8.1 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 19 | 8.7 |