K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2013 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
12 ft
0 — 62.3 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 25 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
-0.6 — 22.1 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 20 mph
0 — 71 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 9 | WSW | 27 | 9.9 | |
| 16 | 8 | W | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 10 | 7 | ESE | 17 | 11.7 | |
| 10 | 7 | W | 17 | 12.3 | |
| 9 | 6 | WSW | 18 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | S | 14 | 12.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 16 | 11.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | NW | 18 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 7 | SSE | 20 | 9.8 | |
| 11 | 7 | E | 21 | 9.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | S | 22 | 9.5 | |
| 16 | 8 | SSW | 24 | 9.8 |