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K2 wave buoy monthly averages for 2025 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

15 °C
11.9 — 18.6 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 19 mph
1 — 46 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.

K2 wave buoy monthly averages 2025 last observation shown Dec 2025
Month Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
0 0 WSW 24 12.4
0 0 W 21 13.3
0 0 WSW 21 14.3
0 0 WSW 23 15.9
0 0 WSW 17 17.3
0 0 W 17 16.7
0 0 WSW 17 15.2
0 0 ESE 17 14.2
0 0 S 18 12.8

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