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K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to 

Average Wave Height

11 ft
0 — 49.5 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
3 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

12 °C
9.1 — 23.9 °C

Average Wind

WSW, 17 mph
0 — 76 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).

K4 wave buoy monthly averages 2016 last observation shown
Month Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
15 8 WSW 21 10.5
17 9 W 21 10.1
12 8 WSW 17 10.0
10 7 NNW 17 10.1
8 7 NE 15 11.2
7 6 WSW 14 13.7
7 6 WSW 14 13.9
9 6 SW 17 14.5
11 7 SSW 16 14.2
10 7 SSE 12 13.2
11 7 W 17 12.0
17 8 SSW 23 11.1

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