Sandettie wave buoy daily averages for Mar 2026 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
1 ft
0.7 — 3.6 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 18 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.4 — 9.9 °C
Average Wind
E, 14 mph
2 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | NNE | 13 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 11 | NNE | 9 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 9 | SE | 12 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | E | 10 | 9.8 | |
| 1 | 9 | NNE | 12 | 9.9 | |
| 1 | 7 | SSE | 15 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 26 | 9.6 |