Sandettie wave buoy observations on Wed, May 20, 2026
Hourly readings from the Sandettie wave buoy for Wed, May 20, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Wednesday 20 May 2026, Sandettie recorded 24 wave buoy observations, with wave heights averaging 2.6 ft and ranging from 1.6 to 4.9 ft; periods averaged 6.1 seconds, ranging from 5 to 8 seconds. Winds averaged 27.3 mph (16.1–32.2 mph), while water temperatures averaged 12.8°C, ranging from 12.6 to 12.9°C.
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for Wed, May 20, 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 | 23 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 30 | 12.6 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 30 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | SW | 30 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 26 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 29 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | - | SW | 29 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 29 | 12.7 | |
| 3 | 6 | WSW | 25 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 28 | 12.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 26 | 12.8 | |
| 3 | 7 | SW | 26 | 12.8 | |
| 5 | - | SW | 31 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 26 | 12.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 30 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | SW | 32 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 31 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | SW | 32 | 12.9 | |
| 3 | - | SW | 28 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 26 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 7 | SW | 24 | 12.9 | |
| 2 | 6 | SW | 24 | 12.8 | |
| 4 | 8 | SW | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 2 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 12.8 |