Whitby wave buoy observations on Sun, Aug 6, 2023
Hourly readings from the Whitby wave buoy for Sun, Aug 6, 2023, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Sunday 6 August 2023, Whitby recorded 46 wave observations, with 96% coverage: wave heights averaged 6.4 ft and ranged from 5 to 7.8 ft, while periods averaged 5.2 seconds and ranged from 5 to 6 seconds. Water temperature observations averaged 13.4°C, ranging from 12.9°C to 14.4°C; wind data were 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 Sun, Aug 6, 2023
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | N | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 12.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.1 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.1 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 12.9 | |
| 8 | 5 | NE | 13.0 | |
| 8 | 5 | NE | 13.1 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 5 | NE | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | NNE | 13.1 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 13.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 13.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 14.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 14.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 13.2 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.2 | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.4 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.3 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.7 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 13.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 13.7 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 13.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | NNE | 13.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 13.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 13.4 | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 13.6 |