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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2017last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

11ft
0.7 — 38.1ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
9.1 — 20°C

Average Wind

WSW, 10mph
0 — 48mph

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 2017last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
168WSW17 9.9
158--9.8
138--9.4
117--9.7
76--10.8
86--11.9
76--12.9
76SW13 13.8
107SSW19 13.0
137WSW21 11.8
158WNW23 10.6
148W21 9.7

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