K2 wave buoy daily averages for May 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
4 ft
3.3 — 3.9 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
7 — 7 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
14 — 14.7 °C
Average Wind
S, 6 mph
5 — 8 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 | 7 | S | 6 | 14.5 |