K4 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2012 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
6 ft
3 — 12.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
11.8 — 14 °C
Average Wind
NE, 15 mph
2 — 38 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).
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | E | 17 | 12.4 | |
| 10 | 6 | ENE | 26 | 12.1 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | E | 17 | 11.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | SE | 14 | 12.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 5 | 12.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 21 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | 6 | NW | 23 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | NW | 9 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 11 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | N | 17 | 12.7 | |
| 6 | 6 | N | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | NE | 12 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 22 | 12.7 | |
| 12 | 7 | NE | 29 | 12.5 | |
| 10 | 7 | N | 20 | 12.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 6 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | E | 13 | 12.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | E | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | SE | 16 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 9 | 12.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | WNW | 14 | 12.8 | |
| 6 | 6 | WSW | 7 | 13.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNW | 9 | 13.6 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 13 | 13.6 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 14 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 8 | 13.4 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 11 | 13.6 | |
| 10 | 6 | NNW | 24 | 13.3 | |
| 12 | 7 | NNW | 21 | 12.7 |