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Seaford wave buoy monthly averages for 2023

Monthly averages from the Seaford wave buoy for 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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In 2023, the Seaford wave buoy recorded 12,725 observations across 308 of 365 days, providing 84% day coverage. Average wave height was 2.9 ft, ranging from 0.3 to 36.7 ft, while average wave period was 3.9 seconds, ranging from 2 to 17 seconds. Water temperature averaged 14.9°C, ranging from 5.5 to 22.6°C; wind readings were 0 mph throughout.

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Average Wave Height

2.9ft
Observed range: 0.3 — 36.7ft

Available for 12,720 of 12,725 observations

Average Wave period

3.9secs
Observed range: 2 — 17secs

Available for 12,723 of 12,725 observations

Average Wave Direction

SW

Average Water temperature

14.9°C
Observed range: 5.5 — 22.6°C

Chart showing grouped wave observations for Seaford. 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.

About Seaford wave buoy

Seaford is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the East Sussex coast. First deployed in October 2008, it measures waves reaching Seaford Bay between Newhaven and Beachy Head. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.

Seaford wave buoy monthly averages 2023last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
45SW8.9
24SSW7.8
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24SSW10.6
14S13.0
13SSW16.8
34SW18.7
24SW19.0
24SSW19.4
34SSW16.9
54SW12.8
55SW10.0
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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