K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
5 ft
0 — 11.8 ft
Average Wave period
5 secs
0 — 10 secs
Average Water temperature
16 °C
12.7 — 18.3 °C
Average Wind
S, 11 mph
0 — 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 17 | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 0 | 0 | E | - | - | |
| 4 | 7 | S | 6 | 14.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | E | 13 | 14.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 13 | 16.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | W | 15 | 17.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 12 | 16.4 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - |