Start Bay wave buoy observations on Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Hourly readings from the Start Bay wave buoy for Thu, Jul 16, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysStart Bay wave buoy recorded 48 observations on 16 July 2026, with full coverage of the period. Wave heights averaged 1.5 ft, ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 ft, while wave periods averaged 3.8 seconds, ranging from 3 to 5 seconds. Water temperatures averaged 18.8°C, ranging from 18.6 to 19.2°C; wind data were unavailable.
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for Thu, Jul 16, 2026
About Start Bay wave buoy
Start Bay is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the south Devon coast. First deployed in April 2007, it measures waves entering the bay between Start Point and the Dartmouth approaches. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | E | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 5 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | ENE | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | ENE | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | ENE | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 3 | E | 18.9 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.8 | |
| 2 | 4 | ESE | 18.9 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 2 | 4 | E | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 |