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

Average Wave Height

8 ft
3.6 — 32.2 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 11 secs

Average Water temperature

11 °C
10.3 — 13.7 °C

Average Wind

, 0 mph
0 — 0 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 May 2020 last observation shown May 2020
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
5 7 - 11.9
5 6 - 11.7
6 6 - 11.7
5 6 - 11.4
8 7 - 11.3
11 8 - 11.2
13 7 - 10.9
12 7 - 10.9
19 8 - 10.8
23 9 - 11.0
8 6 - 11.3
10 7 - 11.3
8 6 - 11.2
9 7 - 11.2
9 6 - 11.2
5 5 - 11.2
6 7 - 11.2
6 8 - 11.2
6 6 - 11.1
6 6 - 11.1
7 6 - 10.9
12 7 - 11.1
5 7 - 11.6
4 6 - 11.5
5 6 - 11.2
5 6 - 11.0
5 5 - 10.9
5 5 - 10.8
4 6 - 10.9
5 6 - 10.9
7 6 - 10.4

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