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.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2017
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | WSW | 17 | 9.9 | |
| 15 | 8 | - | - | 9.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | - | - | 9.4 | |
| 11 | 7 | - | - | 9.7 | |
| 7 | 6 | - | - | 10.8 | |
| 8 | 6 | - | - | 11.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | - | - | 12.9 | |
| 7 | 6 | SW | 13 | 13.8 | |
| 10 | 7 | SSW | 19 | 13.0 | |
| 13 | 7 | WSW | 21 | 11.8 | |
| 15 | 8 | WNW | 23 | 10.6 | |
| 14 | 8 | W | 21 | 9.7 |