Sandettie wave buoy observations on Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Tue, Jan 6, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Tuesday 6 January 2026, Sandettie recorded 11 wave observations, covering 46% of the day. Wave heights averaged 3.1 ft, ranging from 2.3 to 4.3 ft, with a constant 6-second period; winds averaged 18 mph, and water temperatures averaged 8.6°C.
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for Tue, Jan 6, 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) |
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| 4 | 6 | NNW | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 22 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 20 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 24 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 18 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | NW | 17 | 8.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 8.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 21 | 8.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 12 | 8.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | WNW | 12 | 8.5 | |
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