Whitby wave buoy monthly averages for 2017
Monthly averages from the Whitby wave buoy for 2017, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysIn 2017, Whitby’s wave buoy recorded 8,707 observations across all 365 days. Average wave height was 3.4 ft, ranging from 0.4 to 23.8 ft, while the average wave period was 8.4 seconds, ranging from 2 to 25 seconds. Water temperature averaged 10.2°C, ranging from 5.3 to 19.5°C; wind data was unavailable.
Generated only from the observations and comparisons shown on this page.
Average Wave Height
Available for 8,700 of 8,707 observations
Average Wave period
Available for 8,599 of 8,707 observations
Average Wave Direction
Average Water temperature
Chart showing grouped wave observations for Whitby. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open daily observations, use a linked month name in the table.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2017
About Whitby wave buoy
Whitby is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the North Yorkshire coast. The current National Network station was deployed in 2013 and records North Sea waves approaching Whitby and the surrounding cliffs and beaches. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.