K2 wave buoy observations on Sat, Apr 18, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for
Line chart showing wave height and wave period for K2. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | WNW | 20 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 18 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | WNW | 21 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 21 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 20 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | WNW | 17 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 16 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NNW | 11 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 14 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 13 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 10 | 11.4 | |
| - | - | NW | 9 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | NW | 7 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | NW | 6 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | NW | 6 | 11.8 | |
| - | - | WNW | 5 | 11.9 | |
| - | - | W | 8 | 11.8 | |
| - | - | W | 5 | 11.9 | |
| - | - | SW | 3 | 11.9 | |
| - | - | W | 3 | 11.9 | |
| - | - | S | 3 | 11.8 | |
| - | - | S | 5 | 11.8 | |
| - | - | S | 6 | 11.8 | |
| - | - | SSE | 5 | 11.7 |