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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).

K4 wave buoy daily averages Jul 2019 last observation shown Jul 2019
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

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