K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2019 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
3 — 18.4 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
4 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
13 °C
10.3 — 15.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 18 mph
2 — 41 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) |
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| 7 | 6 | SW | 15 | 14.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 14.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | WSW | 17 | 14.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 12.5 | |
| 11 | 7 | NE | 18 | 11.6 | |
| 13 | 8 | SW | 19 | 10.7 |