Folkstone wave
buoy monthly averages for 2019 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.3 — 38.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4.4 — 18.5 secs
Average Wave Direction
SSE
Average Water temperature
13 °C
7.2 — 18.8 °C
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 6.5 | SSE | 9.9 | |
| 2.6 | 5.8 | SSE | 12.0 | |
| 2.3 | 5 | SE | 14.5 | |
| 38.2 | 18.5 | S | 18.1 | |
| 1.7 | 4.4 | SSE | 18.8 | |
| 1.3 | 4.7 | SE | 18.3 | |
| 1.5 | 4.4 | SSE | 15.3 | |
| 1.3 | 4.9 | SE | 12.5 | |
| 1.5 | 5 | ESE | 10.1 | |
| 2.3 | 5.8 | SSE | 8.9 | |
| 1.9 | 7.7 | SSE | 7.2 | |
| 1.7 | 6 | SE | 7.9 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.