Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Jan 20, 2026
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Jan 20, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Tuesday 20 January 2026, Sandettie recorded 24 observations covering the full day. Waves averaged 1.3 ft, ranging from 0.7 to 2.3 ft, with periods of 4–7 seconds; winds averaged 22.8 mph, and water temperature averaged 9.1°C.
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for Tue, Jan 20, 2026
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | SE | 24 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 20 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 18 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | - | SSE | 16 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 18 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | - | SSE | 21 | 9.1 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 22 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 18 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 26 | 9.3 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 31 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 5 | SSE | 28 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | - | SSE | 25 | 9.3 | |
| 2 | 7 | SE | 28 | 9.2 | |
| 1 | 5 | SE | 31 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | 4 | SE | 30 | 9.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | SE | 28 | 9.1 | |
| 2 | 5 | SE | 28 | 9.0 |