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

Average Wave Height

6 ft
2.3 — 39.7 ft

Average Wave period

6 secs
4 — 8 secs

Average Water temperature

15 °C
13.5 — 15.8 °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 Aug 2020 last observation shown Aug 2020
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 6 - 15.0
5 5 - 15.3
3 6 - 15.2
3 6 - 14.9
3 5 - 14.7
4 5 - 14.6
5 5 - 14.6
6 5 - 15.0
3 6 - 15.2
4 7 - 15.1
5 6 - 14.6
4 6 - 14.6
5 6 - 14.3
7 6 - 14.2
10 6 - 14.0
9 7 - 14.0
10 6 - 13.8
7 6 - 13.7
8 7 - 13.7
9 7 - 13.7

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