Folkstone wave
buoy daily averages for Apr 2025 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Monthly averages for 
Average Wave Height
2 ft
0.7 — 3.3 ft
Average Wave period
3 secs
2 — 4 secs
Average Wave Direction
E
Average Water temperature
10 °C
9.4 — 9.9 °C
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3 | E | 9.8 | |
| 1.5 | 3 | E | 9.6 | |
| 2.4 | 3.4 | E | 9.5 | |
| 2.0 | 3.3 | E | 9.6 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.