Sandettie wave buoy observations on Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Sat, Jan 31, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Saturday 31 January 2026, Sandettie recorded 23 wave observations, covering 96% of the day. Wave heights averaged 1.6 ft, ranging from 1.3 to 2.3 ft, while wave periods averaged 6.8 seconds, ranging from 6 to 8 seconds. Winds averaged 15.7 mph, and water temperatures averaged 9.7°C from 9.5 to 10°C.
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for Sat, Jan 31, 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 | - | SSW | 21 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 21 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 16 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | - | SSW | 17 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 18 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 17 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 16 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 10 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | - | SSW | 14 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 10.0 | |
| 2 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | S | 11 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 7 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | - | S | 7 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 14 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | S | 17 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 8 | S | 18 | 9.5 | |
| 1 | 8 | S | 18 | 9.5 | |
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