K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2012 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
11 ft
0 — 76.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 48 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
-5.8 — 20.4 °C
Average Wind
W, 19 mph
0 — 52 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | SW | 23 | 11.0 | |
| 14 | 7 | W | 23 | 11.4 | |
| 10 | 6 | N | 17 | 12.6 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 14.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 17 | 15.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NNW | 15 | 13.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 15 | 12.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 17 | 11.1 | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 17 | 10.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 20 | 10.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 10.5 | |
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 10.6 |