K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2010 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
10 ft
2.3 — 32.8 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 11 secs
Average Water temperature
3 °C
0 — 21 °C
Average Wind
WSW, 16 mph
0 — 40 mph
About K5 wave buoy
K5 (WMO 64045) is a far‑north Atlantic/Norwegian Sea offshore data buoy (59.1000°N, 11.4010°W). It samples high‑latitude marine conditions important for North Atlantic weather systems. It reports directional wave measurements and marine meteorology for forecasting.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | NNE | 17 | 10.0 | |
| 12 | 7 | ENE | 18 | 11.2 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSW | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | SE | 18 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NW | 12 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 6 | SW | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | NW | 13 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 16 | 0.0 | |
| 11 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 0.0 |