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K1 wave buoy monthly averages for 2026

Monthly averages from the K1 wave buoy for 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.

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Average Wave Height

4.9ft
Observed range: 3 — 9.2ft

Available for 189 of 5,026 observations

Average Wave period

8secs
Observed range: 4 — 11secs

Available for 189 of 5,026 observations

Average Water temperature

13.6°C
Observed range: 11.9 — 20.3°C

Average Wind

W, 19.4mph
Observed range: 1.1 — 49.4mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for K1. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements. To open daily observations, use a linked month name in the table.

About K1 wave buoy

K1 (WMO 62029) is a UK Met Office buoy in the Atlantic approaches, southwest of Ireland. Its exposed position provides an early view of Atlantic weather and sea conditions moving towards Ireland and western UK waters. The international station feed can include wind, pressure, air and sea temperature, and wave observations when the relevant sensors are reporting.

K1 wave buoy monthly averages 2026last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
--WNW2512.4
--WSW2312.0
--WNW2012.1
--SSW2012.4
--NW1713.3
--WSW1814.8
58NNE1418.1
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Realtime data displayed on this page is from the Met Office Marine observations.

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