K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2020 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
11 ft
0 — 45.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
10 — 15.8 °C
Average Wind
SW, 11 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).
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | - | 14.5 | ||
| 7 | 6 | - | 13.3 | ||
| 7 | 6 | - | 12.2 | ||
| 8 | 6 | - | 11.2 | ||
| 8 | 7 | S | 8 | 10.2 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 21 | 9 | WSW | 30 | 10.1 | |
| 18 | 8 | SW | 27 | 10.3 |