K4 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2013 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
14 ft
5.2 — 23 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
6 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
11.4 — 12.7 °C
Average Wind
W, 20 mph
2 — 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 9 | W | 16 | 12.6 | |
| 13 | 7 | NNW | 25 | 12.6 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 12 | 12.5 | |
| 12 | 9 | SE | 13 | 12.5 | |
| 18 | 9 | W | 27 | 12.4 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 24 | 12.4 | |
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 31 | 12.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | W | 21 | 12.3 | |
| 13 | 8 | WNW | 16 | 12.2 | |
| 12 | 8 | SSW | 19 | 12.1 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 26 | 12.0 | |
| 19 | 9 | W | 25 | 11.9 | |
| 20 | 8 | SW | 34 | 11.9 | |
| 21 | 9 | WNW | 23 | 11.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 26 | 11.9 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 18 | 11.9 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 9 | 11.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | NW | 26 | 11.8 | |
| 16 | 8 | WNW | 29 | 11.7 | |
| 18 | 8 | NNW | 27 | 11.6 | |
| 14 | 9 | N | 16 | 11.6 | |
| 8 | 8 | NNE | 8 | 11.6 | |
| 6 | 7 | N | 8 | 11.5 | |
| 6 | 9 | ESE | 5 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | SW | 14 | 11.5 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 21 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 8 | WSW | 15 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 9 | WSW | 14 | 11.5 | |
| 12 | 7 | NW | 24 | 11.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | WNW | 16 | 11.4 |