K4 wave buoy monthly averages for 2024 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
- ft
- — - ft
Average Wave period
- secs
- — - secs
Average Water temperature
12 °C
10.5 — 14.9 °C
Average Wind
W, 21 mph
1 — 56 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K4. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | W | 24 | 11.0 | |
| - | - | W | 25 | 11.0 | |
| - | - | E | 23 | 10.7 | |
| - | - | NW | 21 | 11.1 | |
| - | - | NW | 16 | 12.0 | |
| - | - | WNW | 20 | 12.7 | |
| - | - | W | 15 | 13.4 | |
| - | - | WSW | 23 | 14.1 | |
| - | - | N | 18 | 13.8 | |
| - | - | SW | 22 | 13.1 | |
| - | - | SSW | 21 | 12.6 | |
| - | - | W | 24 | 11.4 |