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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2019last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

11ft
0 — 39.7ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
8.2 — 15.6°C

Average Wind

WSW, 19mph
0 — 52mph

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 2019last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
148W22 9.7
158S22 9.3
168WSW24 9.3
117ESE21 9.5
77NNE14 10.2
76N15 11.1
66SW13 13.3
86W15 13.8
107SW17 12.4
137ENE20 11.3
128ENE21 10.6
168W23 9.7

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