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K1 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2019last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

11ft
3.6 — 29.5ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.7 — 13°C

Average Wind

W, 18mph
2 — 41mph

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 Jan 2019last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
77SE14 12.9
67SE15 12.8
76SE19 12.8
106SE24 12.8
97S16 12.7
99S10 12.6
58SW9 12.6
68NW9 12.6
57NNE12 12.6
46E10 12.6
57E5 12.6
67WNW15 12.6
96WNW20 12.5
98NW10 12.5
77SW14 12.5
127WNW25 12.4
148W19 12.4
148W21 12.4
138NW21 12.4
138N22 12.3
139W18 12.2
-9WNW33 12.2
209WNW28 12.1
127NW20 12.1
87W14 12.1
167W32 12.1
219WNW29 12.0
158WNW20 12.0
188WNW31 11.9
1810WNW13 11.9
178WSW25 11.8

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