K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 18 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
10.6 — 18.6 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
0 — 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 11 | 16.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 15 | 16.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | SW | 16 | 15.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 16 | - | |
| 11 | 8 | WNW | 17 | - | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 21 | - |