Whitby wave buoy observations on Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Hourly readings from the Whitby wave buoy for Wed, Aug 1, 2018, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysWhitby recorded 24 wave buoy observations on 1 August 2018, spanning two observed days: wave heights averaged 0.8 ft, ranging from 0.5 to 1.3 ft, with periods averaging 4 seconds (4–5 seconds). Water temperature averaged 12.1°C, ranging from 11.7 to 13°C, based on 24 observations; wind data was unavailable.
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Whitby. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Wed, Aug 1, 2018
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | E | 12.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.1 | |
| 1 | - | SSW | 12.3 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | NE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ENE | 11.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 13.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 12.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 12.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 12.1 |