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K1 wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2018last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10ft
3.9 — 30.8ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

16°C
14.6 — 16.9°C

Average Wind

NNW, 17mph
2 — 51mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for K1. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

About K1 wave buoy

K1 (WMO 62029) is a UK Met Office offshore data buoy in the Atlantic approaches southwest of the UK (48.5900°N, 12.4400°W). It was positioned to give early observations of Atlantic swell and marine weather moving toward the English Channel and Celtic Sea, improving forecasts and shipping safety. It typically measures directional waves (significant wave height, peak/mean period and direction) plus core meteorology (wind, air temperature and pressure), transmitting near-real-time observations.

K1 wave buoy daily averages Oct 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
98NNW9 16.7
57WNW8 16.6
57SE9 16.7
66ESE12 16.7
76NNE17 16.6
97NNW19 16.5
76WSW15 16.3
117SSW22 16.2
138S22 16.2
107SSE25 16.2
148SSW26 16.1
-10SSW23 15.9
148WNW17 15.8
117S20 15.7
148ESE18 15.6
107WSW17 15.6
138NNW19 15.5
98NE9 15.6
98SSW12 15.8
88S9 15.9
87NNE17 15.8
107NE22 15.8
108NE16 15.7
77ENE14 15.6
66NE14 15.5
116N25 15.3
168N31 15.2
137NNE19 15.1
96SSW22 15.0
137NW21 14.8
129WNW11 14.7

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