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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 — 8.2 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

9 °C
7.7 — 10 °C

Average Wind

S, 21 mph
1 — 44 mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Sandettie. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
3 6 W 28 9.8
5 6 WNW 28 9.6
4 6 WNW 30 9.2
4 6 WNW 21 8.9
2 6 WNW 22 8.8
3 6 WNW 18 8.6
3 6 W 25 8.8
2 6 SSW 16 8.8
- 7 NW 37 8.6
- 7 NNW 30 8.3
3 6 S 25 8.0
2 7 SSW 27 8.7
1 7 SSW 18 8.9
1 7 E 12 8.7
2 6 S 25 8.9
2 6 S 18 8.9
1 8 ESE 12 9.0
1 8 ESE 12 9.0
1 7 SE 14 9.1
1 5 SSE 23 9.1
2 5 SSE 26 9.2
2 6 SE 22 9.2
2 6 SE 23 9.3
2 6 SE 24 9.4
2 6 ESE 18 9.2
2 6 ESE 15 9.2
3 6 SSE 27 9.1
2 7 SSW 10 9.4
2 7 ESE 14 9.3
2 6 SE 24 9.2
2 7 S 16 9.7

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