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K5 wave buoy daily averages for Sep 2012last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

12ft
4.6 — 31.5ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

12°C
11.4 — 13.2°C

Average Wind

WSW, 23mph
5 — 46mph

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 daily averages Sep 2012last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
137SW23 13.1
117SW20 13.2
147SSW28 13.2
-10W34 13.0
138WSW19 12.8
117WSW21 12.9
96WSW16 12.8
86SSW21 12.7
96SW22 12.7
137W26 12.4
198WNW32 12.2
117W19 12.1
158SW30 12.2
229W30 12.1
148SW24 12.0
158WSW26 11.8
117WNW18 11.8
117WNW20 12.0
87WNW15 12.0
67NNE10 12.0
67WSW11 12.0
106S23 11.9
128SSE18 11.9
116E25 11.8
147NNE30 11.6
107NNW20 11.6
75WSW20 11.5
219W34 11.6
117SW20 11.5
147SW24 11.4

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