K4 wave buoy daily averages for Jul 2019 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
7 ft
3 — 12.1 ft
Average Wave period
6 secs
4 — 9 secs
Average Water temperature
15 °C
14 — 15.3 °C
Average Wind
SW, 15 mph
2 — 28 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).
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | W | 11 | 15.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | WSW | 13 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | NW | 19 | 14.7 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 14 | 14.8 | |
| 9 | 6 | W | 20 | 14.8 | |
| 7 | 6 | SSW | 19 | 14.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | ESE | 20 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 10 | 14.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 14.9 | |
| 10 | 7 | S | 20 | 14.9 | |
| 6 | 5 | SSW | 19 | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 5 | WSW | 13 | 15.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | NW | 7 | 14.9 | |
| 8 | 6 | W | 18 | 14.7 | |
| 8 | 6 | WSW | 19 | 14.6 | |
| 8 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 14.9 | |
| 7 | 8 | SSE | 13 | 14.9 | |
| 4 | 6 | S | 8 | 14.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | SSW | 8 | 14.3 | |
| 4 | 5 | WNW | 9 | 14.3 |