Scarborough wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2021
Daily averages from the Scarborough wave buoy for Aug 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn August 2021, the Scarborough wave buoy recorded 744 observations across 32 observed days, covering 103% of the 31-day calendar period. Average wave height was 3.1 ft, with a 4.5-second period, while water temperature averaged 14.2°C; wind readings were 0 mph throughout. Across seven historical same-month datasets, average wave height was 2.3 ft, wave period 6.9 seconds and water temperature 14°C.
Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.
Average Wave Height
Average Wave period
Average Wave Direction
Average Water temperature
Compared With Previous Augusts
Historical baseline from 4,897 observations across 7 years.
- Wave Height
- 3.1ft
- 0.8ft above average
- Historical average 2.3ft
- Wave Period
- 4.5s
- 2.4s below average
- Historical average 6.9s
- Water Temperature
- 14.2°C
- 0.2°C above average
- Historical average 14°C
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Scarborough. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open hourly observations, use a linked day name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Sun, Aug 1, 2021
About Scarborough wave buoy
Scarborough is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the North Yorkshire coast. Deployed in January 2013, it records North Sea waves approaching Scarborough's bays and the neighbouring coastline. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.