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K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available:  to 

Average Wave Height

9 ft
0 — 35.8 ft

Average Wave period

11 secs
0 — 26 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
1.4 — 33 °C

Average Wind

SW, 16 mph
0 — 49 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 monthly averages 2015 last observation shown Dec 2015
Month Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
17 8 SW 23 11.0
15 8 WSW 22 12.4
10 7 SSW 19 13.2
8 6 W 18 13.6
5 9 ENE 9 10.5
0 26 SW 7 7.3

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