K4 wave buoy daily averages for Jun 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
5 ft
1.6 — 11.2 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 8 secs
Average Water temperature
14 °C
11.6 — 16.2 °C
Average Wind
SSE, 12 mph
0 — 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | SW | 19 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | WSW | 13 | 11.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | 11.9 | |
| 9 | 7 | W | 13 | 11.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 11 | 12.2 | |
| 7 | 5 | E | 22 | 12.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | E | 14 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 15 | 12.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | SE | 14 | 12.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | WNW | 6 | 13.0 | |
| 4 | 5 | S | 12 | 13.3 | |
| 7 | 5 | S | 19 | 13.0 | |
| 7 | 7 | W | 9 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | 7 | SE | 5 | 13.6 | |
| 3 | 6 | S | 5 | 14.1 | |
| 4 | 7 | ESE | 7 | 14.9 | |
| 3 | 5 | ESE | 9 | 14.9 | |
| 2 | 5 | NNW | 9 | 15.2 | |
| 3 | 4 | N | 10 | 15.3 | |
| 3 | 4 | NNW | 9 | 15.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | NW | 8 | 15.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 10 | 15.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | WSW | 11 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 6 | SW | 10 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 9 | 15.8 | |
| 5 | 6 | ESE | 12 | 15.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | ENE | 18 | 15.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 5 | ENE | 11 | 15.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | ENE | 13 | 15.7 |