Sandettie wave buoy observations on Sun, May 17, 2026
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Sun, May 17, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysSandettie recorded 24 observations on 17 May 2026, with 100% coverage of the period; the data covered two observed days. Waves averaged 1.6 ft, with periods averaging 6.5 seconds, while winds averaged 19.8 mph. Water temperature averaged 12.7°C across all 24 observations.
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for Sun, May 17, 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 | - | SW | 25 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 24 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 22 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 21 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 18 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 3 | 8 | SW | 18 | 12.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 16 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 12.6 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 1 | 6 | SW | 20 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 21 | 12.9 | |
| 1 | 7 | SW | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 9 | SW | 22 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SW | 22 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SW | 22 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 24 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 7 | SW | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | WSW | 15 | 12.8 | |
| 1 | 6 | W | 10 | 12.7 |