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

Average Wave Height

12ft
3.3 — 25.3ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

16°C
14.4 — 16.9°C

Average Wind

WSW, 21mph
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 Oct 2019last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
137NW23 16.6
87SSE13 16.6
188SW30 16.5
159SW19 16.5
128WSW19 16.5
128SW19 16.6
159WSW18 16.6
-9W26 16.7
178W25 16.7
127WSW24 16.6
127WSW20 16.5
87WSW12 16.4
76WSW17 16.3
106NW24 16.1
106WSW23 16.0
148WSW21 15.9
-9WSW28 15.8
178W26 15.7
106NNW22 15.6
106N23 15.5
76NNE13 15.4
-6SSW12 15.2
97SW21 15.2
97W15 15.1
118NNE16 14.8
139NNE18 14.8
127ENE25 14.7
188ENE35 14.6
168E25 14.4
107SSW14 14.5
86SW18 14.6

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