K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
2 — 14.1 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11 — 14 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 15 mph
0 — 45 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K4. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About K4 wave buoy
K4 (WMO 62105) is an offshore North Atlantic buoy west/north‑west of the UK (55.4000°N, 12.2000°W). It was positioned to observe storm waves and swell moving toward northern UK waters, supporting marine warning services. It typically measures directional waves and core meteorology (wind/pressure/air temperature).
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 19 | - | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 18 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 14 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 13 | - | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 15 | - | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 12 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 14 | - | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 15 | 13.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | N | 16 | 11.7 | |
| 8 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 11.0 |