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K1 wave buoy daily averages for Jan 2020last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13ft
4.6 — 31.5ft

Average Wave period

8secs
5 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
10.3 — 11.1°C

Average Wind

SW, 19mph
2 — 47mph

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 2020last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
76SSW13 10.9
158SSW24 10.8
169NW14 10.8
119SW14 11.0
96SSW22 11.0
138SSW22 10.9
137SSW23 10.8
1710SSW15 10.8
1910WNW20 10.7
158SW22 10.7
188SSW27 10.7
169WSW22 10.7
229SW33 10.7
2610WSW24 10.6
199SW25 10.6
178SSW26 10.6
148W24 10.6
107ESE18 10.6
98SE12 10.6
78SE8 10.6
109NNE12 10.6
87ENE16 10.6
86ENE18 10.5
77E9 10.5
78SW11 10.4
118WSW18 10.4
179WSW26 10.4
2210W29 10.4
159SSW15 10.4
107SW19 10.4
117SW23 10.4

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