K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
9 ft
2 — 47.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
4 °C
0 — 15 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 16 mph
0 — 43 mph
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | - | 11.8 | ||
| 14 | 8 | W | 21 | 12.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 14.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 17 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | 16 | 0.0 | ||
| 10 | 7 | 16 | 0.0 |