Wave parameters are recorded using a Datawell Directional WaveRider Mk III buoy. The buoy was deployed on 08 July 2003 from the MV Wessex Explorer
18/07/2008
Power off at EA office 18-20 July.
09/05/2008
Stopped sending data
26/01/2008
At 1200 the buoy came adrift, was recovered to Soverign Harbour and redeployed following scheduled service at 0900 on 30/01/2008.
28/06/2006
The buoy has been deployed in its original location
16/06/2006
The buoy was recovered yesterday evening. The mooring had been cut. The buoy is now in Sovereign Harbour, with kind permission of the Harbour Master, awaiting re-deployment.
15/06/2006
The buoy moved off station this afternoon and is drifting in a south-westerly direction. Efforts are now underway to recover it. No indication as yet to the cause.
14/07/2005
The buoy has been serviced and the batteries changed.
07/06/2004
Buoy re-deployed. New position 50 deg 47 min 0.2 sec N, 000 deg 25 min 1.5 sec E
13/05/2004
W@ves21 software updated.
17/05/2004
The buoy's mooring was cut around 04:00 on Friday, 14th May. The drifting buoy was recovered and will be re-deployed asap.
29/03/2004
The buoy is being serviced.
20/01/2004
The wave buoy has been re-deployed approximately 40m from its original position.
18/12/2003
The buoy has been recovered from the beach. It is being checked and serviced and will be re-deployed as soon as possible.
18/12/2003
At approximately 03:00 today Pevensey buoy moved off station and is still drifting.
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