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K4 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2012 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

14 ft
6.2 — 21.3 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
0 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
11.1 — 11.9 °C

Average Wind

W, 22 mph
3 — 41 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 daily averages Nov 2012 last observation shown
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
17 8 NW 27 11.9
19 10 W 19 11.8
18 9 W 28 11.7
17 6 N 30 11.6
11 6 NNW 20 11.6
11 6 W 24 11.5
14 7 W 26 11.5
14 8 WSW 24 11.5
19 9 WSW 28 11.5
20 9 NW 30 11.5
15 8 SW 18 11.5
11 7 SW 21 11.5
16 9 SSW 22 11.4
14 9 WSW 12 11.4
10 7 WSW 19 11.4
13 8 W 19 11.4
17 9 W 25 11.3
12 6 S 16 11.3
12 6 WSW 16 11.3
12 7 SW 23 11.3
15 8 SSW 29 11.3
14 8 SW 20 11.3
15 8 W 24 11.2
13 8 SSW 21 11.1
10 7 NNW 18 11.1
13 7 N 26 11.1
9 5 N 19 11.1
7 5 SSE 9 11.1
11 6 W 26 11.2
16 8 NNW 26 11.1

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