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K4 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2016 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

17 ft
0 — 49.5 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
0 — 14 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
10 — 18 °C

Average Wind

W, 21 mph
0 — 67 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 daily averages Feb 2016 last observation shown Feb 2016
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
11 7 SW 22 10.0
8 6 SSE 18 9.9
12 8 N 21 10.0
13 8 NNW 23 10.1
7 7 SSW 13 10.0
8 7 N 10 10.1
11 8 NE 8 10.5
15 9 NW 16 10.0
21 9 W 20 10.1
23 9 W 26 10.1
16 8 WSW 25 10.1
21 10 W 17 10.2
22 10 WSW 23 10.1
24 9 SW 29 10.1
14 8 S 24 10.1
14 8 NE 18 10.1
13 8 ESE 19 10.1
9 7 E 16 10.1
10 8 NNE 8 10.2
14 9 N 7 10.1
22 9 WNW 24 10.2
27 11 WNW 23 10.2
21 9 WSW 27 10.2
19 8 SW 25 10.2
17 8 WSW 23 10.3
13 7 WSW 25 10.3
17 9 W 27 10.3
27 10 WNW 32 10.3
37 11 WSW 47 10.3

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