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

Average Wave Height

15ft
4.9 — 42.3ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
10.8 — 12.7°C

Average Wind

WSW, 22mph
3 — 43mph

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 Dec 2019last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
107NNE22 12.6
76ESE11 12.6
87S20 12.6
118WNW17 12.6
128WSW22 12.6
148W21 12.6
117SW20 12.6
239W36 12.4
2411WSW22 12.1
158WSW30 12.1
219W30 12.1
2310W32 12.0
2610W32 11.8
229WSW30 11.6
2510WSW27 11.6
1610N9 11.6
-8SW14 11.8
157S29 11.5
159SSW14 11.5
159WSW21 11.4
148W24 11.4
-10W31 11.3
158SW21 11.0
179W24 11.0
117ESE23 10.9
158SW26 10.9
138SSW19 10.9
158S24 11.0
127S22 11.0
97S14 10.9
88WNW9 10.9

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