K2 wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2010 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
8 ft
3.6 — 13.5 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
- °C
- — - °C
Average Wind
W, 18 mph
0 — 31 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 24 | - | |
| 12 | 8 | SW | 23 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 23 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 15 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 24 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | W | 22 | - | |
| 10 | 8 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 16 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | S | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 11 | 7 | NW | 21 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 21 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 22 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 20 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 14 | - | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 18 | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 21 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 24 | - | |
| 9 | 6 | NNW | 18 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | SW | 17 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | WSW | 14 | - | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | - | |
| 4 | 6 | W | 11 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | WNW | 18 | - | |
| 6 | 5 | WNW | 18 | - |