K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2011 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
11 ft
2.3 — 19.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 13 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
-28 — 19 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
2 — 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 11.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 10.9 | |
| 10 | 8 | SW | 15 | 10.7 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSW | 15 | 10.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 21 | 11.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 15 | 11.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | WNW | 15 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 14.1 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 20 | 13.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | SW | 20 | 12.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | S | 22 | 11.8 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 24 | 10.8 |