K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11 — 15 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 15 mph
0 — 38 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K2. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About K2 wave buoy
K2 (WMO 62081) is a UK Met Office offshore data buoy west of Ireland in the North Atlantic (51.0000°N, 13.3000°W). It is placed to sample Atlantic storm systems and swell upstream of the UK/Ireland, improving lead time for marine forecasts. It typically measures directional waves plus weather variables such as wind and pressure.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 7 | - | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | - | 15 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 17 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 16 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 16 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 18 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | NW | 16 | 14.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 19 | 12.8 | |
| 8 | 7 | - | - | 11.9 |