Scarborough wave buoy monthly averages for 2023
Monthly averages from the Scarborough wave buoy for 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn 2023, the Scarborough wave buoy recorded 13,590 observations across 318 of 365 days, providing 87% coverage. Average wave height was 3.4 ft, ranging from 0.5 to 24.7 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.6 seconds and ranged from 2 to 10 seconds. Water temperature averaged 11.6°C, ranging from 6.6 to 18.5°C; wind readings were 0 mph throughout.
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Average Wave Height
Available for 13,587 of 13,590 observations
Average Wave period
Average Wave Direction
Average Water temperature
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Scarborough. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open daily observations, use a linked month name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2023
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.