K4 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2014 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
2.6 — 13.8 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
14.7 — 15.7 °C
Average Wind
S, 14 mph
2 — 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 14.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 14.9 | |
| 7 | 7 | S | 14 | 14.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | S | 11 | 15.0 | |
| 6 | 5 | NNE | 19 | 15.1 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 11 | 15.1 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 6 | 15.2 | |
| 3 | 6 | SSW | 7 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | SSW | 14 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | SSE | 14 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 9 | 15.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | SE | 11 | 15.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 10 | 15.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | ESE | 12 | 15.4 | |
| 5 | 7 | ESE | 10 | 15.5 | |
| 7 | 8 | E | 11 | 15.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | ENE | 12 | 15.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | NE | 12 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 5 | N | 16 | 15.4 | |
| 5 | 6 | NNE | 12 | 15.3 | |
| 5 | 6 | SSE | 15 | 15.2 | |
| 5 | 6 | W | 13 | 15.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 18 | 15.1 | |
| 8 | 7 | W | 16 | 15.0 | |
| 10 | 6 | WSW | 23 | 15.0 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 20 | 14.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 21 | 14.7 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 10 | 14.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | S | 20 | 14.9 | |
| 11 | 7 | SW | 22 | 15.0 |