Start Bay wave buoy observations on Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Hourly readings from the Start Bay wave buoy for Sat, Jul 18, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 18 July 2026, Start Bay recorded 48 wave observations, covering two observed days with 100% coverage and no partial period. Wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.5–1.2 ft), periods averaged 3 seconds (2–4 seconds), and water temperatures averaged 18.7°C (18–19.8°C); no wind observations were reported.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Start Bay. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Sat, Jul 18, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSW | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 18.4 | |
| 0 | 3 | SE | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | N | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 2 | N | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 2 | N | 18.2 | |
| 1 | 2 | N | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 2 | NNE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 2 | NE | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 2 | S | 18.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSW | 18.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 19.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | SW | 19.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | SSE | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 18.6 |