Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2026 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.7 — 6.6 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
5 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
9 °C
8.8 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
S, 21 mph
2 — 38 mph
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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | SW | 26 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSW | 26 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 9 | SSW | 11 | 9.7 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 9.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 27 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 31 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 26 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | ENE | 18 | 9.0 | |
| 3 | 6 | ESE | 27 | 8.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | NW | 23 | 9.1 | |
| 3 | 6 | W | 24 | 9.4 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 27 | 9.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 21 | 9.2 | |
| 3 | 7 | E | 16 | 9.6 | |
| 3 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 22 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 17 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SE | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSE | 10 | 9.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 23 | 9.5 | |
| 3 | 7 | SSE | 20 | 9.6 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 23 | 9.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SE | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 4 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 9.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | E | 19 | 9.6 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSE | 18 | 9.6 |