K2 wave buoy daily averages for May 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.3 — 24.3 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
5 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10.6 — 11.6 °C
Average Wind
WNW, 18 mph
5 — 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | NW | 12 | 11.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 13 | 11.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNW | 21 | 10.9 | |
| 19 | 9 | NW | 26 | 10.9 | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 25 | 11.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | WSW | 16 | 11.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 11 | 11.2 |