K1 wave buoy monthly averages for 2019 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
1.6 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
10.8 — 20.3 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 18 mph
2 — 41 mph
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | W | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | SSW | 23 | 11.7 | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 19 | 11.8 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 17 | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 15 | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 14.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 17.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 17 | 17.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 17 | 17.4 | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 20 | 15.8 | |
| 12 | 7 | W | 21 | 13.3 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 20 | 11.7 |