K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2014 last observation shown Data available: to
Average Wave Height
11 ft
0 — 52.2 ft
Average Wave period
7 secs
0 — 14 secs
Average Water temperature
11 °C
8.9 — 15.2 °C
Average Wind
SSW, 19 mph
0 — 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | W | 14 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | SE | 20 | 10.6 | |
| 13 | 7 | S | 23 | 11.8 | |
| 9 | 7 | SSW | 16 | 13.4 | |
| 8 | 6 | NNE | 17 | 13.6 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 14 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | 6 | SW | 13 | 12.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | ENE | 16 | 10.3 | |
| 11 | 7 | SSE | 21 | 9.4 | |
| 16 | 8 | SW | 24 | 9.2 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 23 | 9.3 | |
| 16 | 9 | S | 21 | 9.6 |