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K4 wave buoy daily averages for Nov 2014 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

13 ft
4.9 — 24.6 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
11.5 — 12.7 °C

Average Wind

S, 19 mph
2 — 34 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).

K4 wave buoy daily averages Nov 2014 last observation shown Nov 2014
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
9 7 SSW 17 11.7
12 8 SW 20 11.6
15 8 ESE 20 11.7
14 7 SE 27 11.8
12 8 S 18 11.9
15 9 S 20 11.8
17 9 SW 20 11.8
14 8 SW 20 11.7
14 8 WNW 20 11.8
11 6 SSE 23 11.8
9 7 SSE 15 11.9
14 7 SE 22 11.9
9 7 ESE 22 11.9
5 7 NE 6 12.1
8 7 ENE 10 12.1
10 8 SE 14 12.2
15 8 SSE 23 12.1
14 7 SSE 27 12.0
11 8 S 16 12.2
13 9 SSE 17 12.3
12 8 SSE 19 12.3
16 9 N 17 12.4
14 8 W 23 12.5
17 8 W 24 12.4
12 7 SW 21 12.4
10 7 S 19 12.4
13 8 N 21 12.4
14 9 NNW 14 12.4
15 8 WSW 21 12.4
15 8 WSW 19 12.4

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