K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2016 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
0 — 19 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
9.1 — 23.9 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 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).
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7 | SW | 18 | 10.6 | |
| 12 | 8 | NW | 17 | 10.1 | |
| 11 | 8 | SW | 16 | 10.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | NNW | 16 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 14 | 11.2 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 13.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | WSW | 14 | 13.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | SW | 17 | 14.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 14.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSE | 12 | 13.2 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | S | 21 | 11.1 |