Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2025 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
1 ft
0.3 — 5.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
18 °C
16.7 — 19.3 °C
Average Wind
W, 15 mph
1 — 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | W | 15 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 7 | W | 11 | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 13 | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | WSW | 16 | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 16 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNW | 15 | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 6 | WNW | 8 | 18.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 20 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 21 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 13 | 18.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | WNW | 16 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 11 | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSW | 11 | 18.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 17.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 28 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 22 | 17.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | NNE | 7 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 5 | NE | 13 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | NE | 7 | 17.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 9 | 17.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 13 | 17.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 21 | 17.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | N | 19 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 15 | 17.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 27 | 17.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 15 | 17.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | NNE | 9 | 17.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | NNW | 10 | 16.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSW | 14 | 17.1 |