K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2023 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
0 ft
0 — 0 ft
Average Wave period
0 secs
0 — 0 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
11.2 — 19.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 20 mph
1 — 51 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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | W | 26 | 12.4 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 24 | 13.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | WSW | 20 | 15.2 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 19 | 17.0 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 19 | 16.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | WNW | 19 | 16.3 | |
| 0 | 0 | SSE | 15 | 16.4 | |
| 0 | 0 | N | 16 | 13.2 | |
| 0 | 0 | S | 20 | 11.8 | |
| 0 | 0 | SW | 22 | 11.6 | |
| 0 | 0 | W | 23 | 11.6 |