K2 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2011 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
12 ft
4.3 — 27.6 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
14.2 — 15.7 °C
Average Wind
, 0 mph
0 — 0 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.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 10 | 7 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 13 | 7 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 8 | 5 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 7 | 6 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 10 | 7 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 12 | 7 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 11 | 7 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 12 | 8 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 16 | 9 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 13 | 8 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 9 | 6 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 11 | 7 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 13 | 7 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 11 | 7 | - | 14.3 | ||
| 9 | 7 | - | 14.3 | ||
| 11 | 8 | - | 14.4 | ||
| 16 | 8 | - | 14.6 | ||
| 22 | 9 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 18 | 8 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 20 | 9 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 10 | 6 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 9 | 7 | - | 14.7 | ||
| 12 | 8 | - | 14.8 | ||
| 14 | 8 | - | 14.9 | ||
| 12 | 7 | - | 15.1 | ||
| 13 | 7 | - | 15.2 | ||
| 9 | 7 | - | 15.4 | ||
| 10 | 7 | - | 15.6 | ||
| 6 | 6 | - | 15.6 |