K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
9 ft
2 — 39.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
4 °C
0 — 14 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
0 — 50 mph
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | ENE | 15 | 11.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | NNW | 19 | 11.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 13.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 15 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | WNW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 14 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | SW | 21 | 0.0 |