West Bay wave buoy observations on Sat, Aug 9, 2014

Hourly readings from the West Bay wave buoy for Sat, Aug 9, 2014, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

Last observation shown Sun, Aug 10, 2014, 00:00

Oldest observation available Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Daily averages for Aug 2014

Period Summary

Hog Says

West Bay wave buoy observations on Saturday 9 August 2014 comprised 24 observations with 100% calendar-day coverage; the record lists two observed days. Wave height averaged 2.5 ft, ranging from 1.5 to 3.1 ft, and wave periods averaged 4.1 seconds, ranging from 4 to 5 seconds; water temperature averaged 18.3°C, with 24 observations between 18.2 and 18.5°C. Wind figures were not reported.

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

About West Bay wave buoy

West Bay is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the Dorset coast near Bridport. First deployed in November 2006, it measures waves approaching the exposed section of Lyme Bay around West Bay. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.

West Bay wave buoy hourly observations Sat, Aug 9, 2014last observation shown Sun, Aug 10, 2014
Hour	Wave height (ft)	Wave Period (s)	Wave Direction	Water Temp (°C)
Sat 01:00	2	4	SW	18.3
Sat 02:00	2	4	WSW	18.2
Sat 03:00	2	4	WSW	18.2
Sat 04:00	2	4	WSW	18.2
Sat 05:00	2	4	SW	18.2
Sat 06:00	3	4	SW	18.2
Sat 07:00	3	5	SW	18.2
Sat 08:00	3	4	SW	18.2
Sat 09:00	3	4	SW	18.2
Sat 10:00	2	4	SW	18.2
Sat 11:00	2	4	SW	18.3
Sat 12:00	2	4	SW	18.3
Sat 13:00	3	4	SW	18.4
Sat 14:00	3	4	SW	18.4
Sat 15:00	3	4	SW	18.4
Sat 16:00	3	5	SW	18.4
Sat 17:00	3	4	SW	18.5
Sat 18:00	3	4	SW	18.4
Sat 19:00	3	4	SW	18.4
Sat 20:00	3	4	SSW	18.4
Sat 21:00	3	5	SSW	18.4
Sat 22:00	2	4	SSW	18.4
Sat 23:00	3	4	SSW	18.4
Sun 00:00	2	4	SSW	18.4

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

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