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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).

K4 wave buoy monthly averages 2020 last observation shown Aug 2020
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

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