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Whitby wave buoy monthly averages for 2022

Monthly averages from the Whitby wave buoy for 2022, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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In 2022, Whitby’s wave buoy recorded 827 observations over 36 of 365 days, providing 10% day coverage. Wave height averaged 2.2 ft, ranging from 0.5 to 8.7 ft, while wave periods averaged 4.2 seconds, ranging from 2 to 9 seconds. Water temperature averaged 15.1°C, from 12.5°C to 17.7°C; wind readings were 0 mph throughout.

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Average Wave Height

2.2ft
Observed range: 0.5 — 8.7ft

Average Wave period

4.2secs
Observed range: 2 — 9secs

Average Wave Direction

NNE

Average Water temperature

15.1°C
Observed range: 12.5 — 17.7°C

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.

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.

Whitby wave buoy monthly averages 2022last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wave DirectionWater Temp (°C)
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35NE14.8
24NNE15.5
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Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme.

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