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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2011last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

12ft
2.6 — 47.2ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 14secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
9 — 49.9°C

Average Wind

SSW, 17mph
1 — 219mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for K5. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

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.

K5 wave buoy monthly averages 2011last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
148WSW20 10.0
199SSW19 9.5
148SW16 9.8
138SSW16 10.0
107SSW7 10.7
86SE7 11.1
76E16 12.2
76SW16 13.1
117S19 12.7
138SW22 11.3
158S25 10.8
189W25 10.2

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