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Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2026 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

2 ft
0.7 — 8.2 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 13 secs

Average Water temperature

9 °C
7.7 — 9.9 °C

Average Wind

S, 21 mph
1 — 44 mph
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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.

Sandettie wave buoy daily averages Jan 2026 last observation shown Jan 2026
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
2 7 ESE 13 9.3
2 7 SSW 10 9.4
3 6 SSE 27 9.1
2 6 ESE 15 9.2
2 6 ESE 18 9.2
2 6 SE 24 9.4
2 6 SE 23 9.3
2 6 SE 22 9.2
2 5 SSE 26 9.2
1 5 SSE 23 9.1
1 7 SE 14 9.1
1 8 ESE 12 9.0
1 8 ESE 12 9.0
2 6 S 18 8.9
2 6 S 25 8.9
1 7 E 12 8.7
1 7 SSW 18 8.9
2 7 SSW 27 8.7
3 6 S 25 8.0
6 7 NNW 30 8.3
6 7 NW 37 8.6
2 6 SSW 16 8.8
3 6 W 25 8.8
3 6 WNW 18 8.6
2 6 WNW 22 8.8
4 6 WNW 21 8.9
4 6 WNW 30 9.2
5 6 WNW 28 9.6
3 6 W 28 9.8

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