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

Average Wave Height

8ft
3.9 — 23ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 14secs

Average Water temperature

17°C
16.2 — 18.2°C

Average Wind

WSW, 16mph
2 — 37mph

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 Sep 2018last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
57SSW6 17.9
79S14 18.0
107NNE23 17.7
86NNE17 17.6
76NNE17 17.5
66NNW14 17.5
56SW13 17.5
86SW20 17.4
66W10 17.4
97SSW17 17.4
66NNW15 17.5
88N9 17.6
77W7 17.5
77WSW9 17.3
66S19 17.0
55SW11 17.3
137SSW28 17.3
127SW23 16.9
148WSW19 16.7
127WSW22 16.5
107WSW17 16.5
106SW25 16.4
107NNE18 16.4
67ESE12 16.6
66S14 16.6
99ESE12 16.8
88NE11 16.8
86NE21 16.7
76NE11 16.7
77N14 16.6

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