K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2015 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
8 ft
0 — 20.7 ft
Average Wave period
11 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
1.4 — 32.7 °C
Average Wind
SW, 16 mph
0 — 49 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).
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 26 | SW | 7 | 7.3 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 | 9 | ENE | 9 | 10.5 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | 13.6 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 18 | 13.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 12.5 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 22 | 11.0 |