Start Bay wave
buoy monthly averages for 2018 last observation shown
oldest observation available
Average Wave Height
3 ft
0.8 — 4.7 ft
Average Wave period
9 secs
6.6 — 10 secs
Average Wave Direction
SSE
Average Water temperature
13 °C
7.5 — 17.6 °C
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 9.6 | S | 11.9 | |
| 4.7 | 8.1 | SSE | 13.3 | |
| 2.4 | 8.6 | SSE | 15.4 | |
| 1.8 | 7.8 | SSE | 16.5 | |
| 0.8 | 6.6 | SSE | 17.6 | |
| 1.2 | 8.5 | SSE | 17.3 | |
| 1.3 | 7 | SE | 14.6 | |
| 1.3 | 8.7 | SSE | 11.6 | |
| 2.5 | 9.3 | SSE | 9.2 | |
| 3.9 | 9.3 | SSE | 7.5 | |
| 3.6 | 9 | SE | 9.0 | |
| 3.5 | 10 | S | 10.0 |
Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Regional
Coastal Monitoring Programme.