K2 wave buoy observations on Thu, Apr 9, 2026 last observation shown oldest observation available Daily averages for
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | SW | 15 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | SW | 16 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | W | 16 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 15 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 25 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | WNW | 18 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | WNW | 23 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | WNW | 24 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | NW | 22 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | NW | 21 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | NW | 30 | 11.6 | |
| - | - | WNW | 30 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | NW | 30 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 32 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 34 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 26 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 32 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 34 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 33 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | WNW | 32 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 28 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 26 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 25 | 11.5 | |
| - | - | W | 24 | 11.5 |