Seaford wave buoy observations on Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Hourly readings from the Seaford wave buoy for Sat, Apr 18, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 00:30

Oldest observation available Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Daily averages for Apr 2026

Period Summary

Hog Says

Seaford wave buoy recorded 48 observations on 18 April 2026, covering 100% of the calendar day; the data lists two observed days and was not partial. Wave heights averaged 1.8 ft, ranging from 1.1 to 2.7 ft, while periods averaged 3.7 seconds, ranging from 3 to 6 seconds; water temperature averaged 12.1°C, with 48 observations, and no wind data was available.

Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.

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 hourly observations Sat, Apr 18, 2026last observation shown Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 01:00	2	6	SW	12.0
Sat 01:30	2	5	SW	12.0
Sat 02:00	2	5	SW	11.9
Sat 02:30	2	4	SW	11.8
Sat 03:00	1	4	SW	11.8
Sat 03:30	1	4	SW	11.9
Sat 04:00	1	4	SW	11.9
Sat 04:30	1	4	SW	11.9
Sat 05:00	1	4	SW	11.9
Sat 05:30	1	4	WSW	11.9
Sat 06:00	1	4	WSW	12.0
Sat 06:30	1	4	SSW	12.2
Sat 07:00	1	4	SSW	12.1
Sat 07:30	1	3	SSW	12.0
Sat 08:00	1	4	SSW	12.0
Sat 08:30	1	3	SSW	11.9
Sat 09:00	1	3	SSW	12.0
Sat 09:30	1	3	SSW	12.1
Sat 10:00	1	3	SW	12.1
Sat 10:30	1	3	SW	12.1
Sat 11:00	2	4	WSW	12.1
Sat 11:30	2	4	SW	12.2
Sat 12:00	2	4	WSW	12.2
Sat 12:30	2	4	WSW	12.2
Sat 13:00	2	4	SW	12.2
Sat 13:30	2	4	WSW	12.2
Sat 14:00	2	4	SW	12.3
Sat 14:30	2	4	WSW	12.1
Sat 15:00	2	3	SW	12.0
Sat 15:30	2	3	SW	12.0
Sat 16:00	2	3	WSW	12.0
Sat 16:30	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 17:00	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 17:30	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 18:00	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 18:30	2	4	W	12.1
Sat 19:00	2	4	W	12.3
Sat 19:30	2	3	WSW	12.2
Sat 20:00	3	3	WSW	12.2
Sat 20:30	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 21:00	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 21:30	2	3	WSW	12.1
Sat 22:00	2	3	SW	12.2
Sat 22:30	2	3	SW	12.2
Sat 23:00	2	4	SW	12.2
Sat 23:30	2	4	SW	12.1
Sun 00:00	2	4	W	12.1
Sun 00:30	2	4	WSW	12.1

The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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