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West Bay wave buoy observations on Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Hourly readings from the West Bay wave buoy for Thu, Jun 15, 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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On 15 June 2023, West Bay had full-day coverage with 48 observations, of which 42 were accepted after 8 values were excluded during quality control, so wave summaries have slightly reduced confidence. Accepted wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.6–1.7 ft), while periods averaged 6.5 seconds (4–17 seconds); water temperature was recorded in 46 observations and averaged 15.7°C.

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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for West Bay. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.

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 Thu, Jun 15, 2023last observation shown
HourWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
14SSW16.0
14SW15.6
15SW15.7
15SW15.8
15SW15.8
15SW15.8
15SW15.9
15SW15.9
15SSW15.9
15SW16.0
15SW15.9
15SW15.5
15SW15.6
15SW15.6
15SW15.7
15SW15.9
15SW15.8
15SW15.8
15SW16.1
16SW16.2
16SW16.5
16SW16.5
16SW16.9
15SW17.3
16W17.5
QC rejected15NNW17.3
QC rejected17SSWQC rejected
QC rejected16NE4.1
19ENE4.6
1QC rejectedSSW4.6
210S4.9
QC rejected17EQC rejected
QC rejected16ESE19.0
15SSW19.0
14NE18.5
15SW18.3
15WSW18.9
15SSW19.3
15S18.7
15SSW18.2
15SW17.7
15SSW18.0
15SSW17.3
15SW17.1
15SW17.0
16SW16.6
16SW16.4
16SW15.9
The observation data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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