K4 wave buoy daily averages for May 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
0 — 15.4 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
0 — 26 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
9.3 — 14 °C
Average Wind
NE, 14 mph
0 — 36 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).
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | SW | 21 | 10.3 | |
| 14 | 7 | W | 25 | 10.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | SW | 24 | 10.4 | |
| 14 | 7 | S | 26 | 10.5 | |
| 12 | 8 | WSW | 16 | 10.5 | |
| 8 | 7 | NW | 10 | 10.6 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 23 | 10.4 | |
| 9 | 6 | ENE | 17 | 10.3 | |
| 7 | 6 | NE | 17 | 10.6 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 10.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 15 | 10.6 | |
| 4 | 5 | NNE | 14 | 10.8 | |
| 6 | 5 | NE | 17 | 10.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 14 | 10.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | ESE | 3 | 11.2 | |
| 4 | 8 | S | 9 | 11.3 | |
| 6 | 6 | SW | 15 | 11.1 | |
| 9 | 7 | WNW | 13 | 11.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | SW | 21 | 11.1 | |
| 8 | 6 | SSW | 14 | 11.2 | |
| 6 | 7 | S | 6 | 11.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | NW | 19 | 11.2 | |
| 6 | 6 | ENE | 8 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | 7 | E | 15 | 11.4 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNE | 14 | 11.6 | |
| 5 | 5 | NE | 15 | 11.7 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 11 | 11.9 | |
| 3 | 6 | ENE | 4 | 12.4 | |
| 3 | 7 | NNE | 6 | 13.1 | |
| 3 | 7 | NE | 9 | 13.4 | |
| 3 | 5 | ENE | 9 | 13.6 |