K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2011 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.6 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
-25.6 — 23.6 °C
Average Wind
, - mph
- — - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | - | - | 11.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | - | - | 11.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | - | - | 11.0 | |
| 10 | 8 | - | - | 11.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | - | - | 12.3 | |
| 8 | 6 | - | - | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | - | - | 14.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | - | - | 15.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | - | - | 14.7 | |
| 11 | 7 | - | - | 14.1 | |
| 13 | 8 | - | - | 13.1 | |
| 14 | 8 | - | - | 12.1 |