Whitby wave buoy monthly averages for 2026
Monthly averages from the Whitby wave buoy for 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Average Wave Height
Available for 10,117 of 10,121 observations
Average Wave period
Available for 10,118 of 10,121 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 2026
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 6 | NE | 7.2 | |
| - | 6 | NE | 7.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | NNE | 7.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 8.2 | |
| 3 | 5 | NE | 10.1 | |
| 2 | 4 | NNE | 12.0 | |
| 3 | 5 | N | 15.7 | |
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