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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2021last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

6ft
0 — 30.5ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 12secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
8.9 — 15.7°C

Average Wind

WSW, 18mph
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 2021last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
128N21 9.4
158SE26 9.2
128SW18 9.3
107NW17 9.5
97NE20 9.7
87SW17 11.0
36SW12 13.0
0-WSW13 14.2
0-SW19 13.8
0-SW21 11.9
0-W26 10.6
0-NW6 9.6

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