K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
12 ft
0 — 49.5 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
3 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
6.2 — 17.1 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 19 mph
0 — 55 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K4. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2014
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 25 | 10.6 | |
| 18 | 9 | WSW | 24 | 10.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 21 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 17 | 10.3 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 17 | 11.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | SE | 12 | 14.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | W | 15 | 15.5 | |
| 8 | 6 | WNW | 17 | 15.7 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 14 | 15.2 | |
| 14 | 7 | SW | 22 | 13.4 | |
| 13 | 8 | S | 19 | 12.1 | |
| 17 | 9 | W | 23 | 10.9 |