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K4 wave buoy daily averages for Feb 2017 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

14 ft
5.6 — 44.9 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
5 — 19 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.2 — 15.7 °C

Average Wind

SW, 20 mph
0 — 52 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 2017 last observation shown Feb 2017
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
19 9 NNW 27 10.7
21 11 NW 15 10.4
18 9 WSW 25 10.6
17 8 WSW 22 10.4
15 8 SW 26 10.4
17 8 NW 25 10.4
14 8 W 14 10.4
12 7 WSW 21 10.6
11 7 W 22 10.5
9 7 WSW 18 10.5
9 7 SW 14 10.5
8 6 S 17 10.5
7 6 SSW 13 10.5
10 6 S 23 10.5
12 7 ESE 19 10.5
12 7 E 29 10.5
9 6 ENE 25 10.5
9 7 ENE 16 10.6
15 9 ESE 14 10.6
21 10 SE 27 10.6
19 9 S 28 10.6
24 11 SW 19 10.6
16 8 SW 22 10.6
11 8 WSW 15 10.8
12 8 SW 9 10.6
18 9 WSW 20 10.6
12 7 SE 16 10.6
13 7 S 22 10.6

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