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K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2011 last observation shown Data available:  to 

Average Wave Height

12 ft
2.3 — 46.3 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
-28 — 19 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 19 mph
2 — 220 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).

K4 wave buoy monthly averages 2011 last observation shown
Month Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 8 WSW 17 11.0
- 9 SW 21 10.9
11 8 SW 17 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 21 13.5
13 8 WSW 20 12.6
14 8 SSW 24 11.8
19 9 W 28 10.8

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