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K4 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2020 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

8 ft
3.3 — 19.4 ft

Average Wave period

7 secs
5 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

10 °C
9.6 — 11.2 °C

Average Wind

S, 8 mph
0 — 37 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 Apr 2020 last observation shown Apr 2020
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
7 6 - 10.4
8 6 - 10.7
6 6 - 11.0
6 6 - 10.9
5 6 - 10.9
6 8 - 10.7
6 7 - 10.7
7 9 - 10.7
5 6 - 10.5
8 7 - 10.2
7 7 - 10.2
4 5 - 10.3
5 5 - 10.0
7 6 - 10.0
8 8 - 10.1
6 7 - 10.1
6 7 SE 5 10.0
10 8 SE 10 9.9
11 8 SE 10 10.0
6 5 SE 10 9.9
6 6 SE 10 10.0
8 7 SE 10 10.0
12 8 ESE 14 9.9
14 7 SSW 27 9.9
17 8 WSW 27 9.7
17 8 SSE 33 9.8
10 6 S 24 9.8
11 8 W 16 9.8
13 7 WNW 20 9.8
8 6 WNW 11 9.8

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